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)

 

Copies to:

Caroline Kraus

  Geoffrey R.T. Kenyon, Esq.

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

  Dechert LLP

200 West Street

  100 Oliver Street

New York, New York 10282

  40th Floor
  Boston, MA 02110-2605

 

(Name and address of agents for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 655-4400

 

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

 

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2013

 

 

 

ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

 

     The Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders is filed herewith.


Goldman Sachs Funds

 

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Semi-Annual Report      

June 30, 2013

 
     

Structured Tax-Advantaged
Equity Funds

     

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

     

International Equity Dividend and Premium

     

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

     

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

 

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Goldman Sachs Structured Tax-Advantaged Equity Funds

 

n   U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM

 

n   INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM

 

n   STRUCTURED TAX-MANAGED EQUITY

 

n   STRUCTURED INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Principal Investment Strategies and Risks

    1   

Market Review

    3   

Investment Process — Equity Dividend and Premium Funds

    6   

Portfolio Management Discussions and Performance Summaries — Equity Dividend and Premium Funds

    7   

Investment Process — Global Structured Tax-Managed

    17   

Portfolio Management Discussions and Performance Summaries — Structured Tax-Managed Funds

    18   

Schedules of Investments

    28   

Financial Statements

    48   

Financial Highlights

    52   

Notes to the Financial Statements

    60   

Other Information

    80   

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY 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’ Prospectuses.

The Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund invests primarily in dividend-paying equity investments in large-capitalization U.S. equity 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 sectors and/or general economic conditions. The Fund is also subject to the risks associated with writing (selling) call options , which limits the opportunity to profit from an increase in the market value of stocks in exchange for up-front cash at the time of selling the call option. In a rising market, the Fund could significantly underperform the market, and the Fund’s options strategies may not fully protect it against declines in the value of the market. The Investment Adviser’s use of quantitative models to execute the Fund’s investment strategy may fail to produce the intended result. Different investment styles (e.g., “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor, and at times the Fund may underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes. The Fund is also subject to the risk that the pre-tax performance of the Fund may be lower than the performance of a similar fund that is not tax-managed. No assurance can be offered that the Fund’s tax-managed strategies will reduce the amount of taxable income and capital gains distributed by the Fund to shareholders.

The Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund invests primarily in dividend-paying 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 sectors and/or general economic conditions. Foreign and emerging markets investments may be more volatile and less liquid than investments in U.S. securities and are subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and adverse economic or political developments. The Fund is also subject to the risks associated with writing (selling) call options , which limits the opportunity to profit from an increase in the market value of stocks in exchange for up-front cash at the time of selling the call option. In a rising market, the Fund could significantly underperform the market, and the Fund’s options strategies may not fully protect it against declines in the value of the market. The Investment Adviser’s use of quantitative models to execute the Fund’s investment strategy may fail to produce the intended result. Different investment styles (e.g., “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor, and at times the Fund may underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes. The Fund is also subject to the risk that the pre-tax performance of the Fund may be lower than the performance of a similar fund that is not tax-managed. No assurance can be offered that the Fund’s tax managed strategies will reduce the amount of taxable income and capital gains distributed by the Fund to shareholders.

The Goldman Sachs Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund invests in equity investments in U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in 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 sectors and/or general economic conditions. The Investment Adviser’s use of quantitative models to execute the Fund’s investment strategy may fail to produce the intended result. Different investment styles (e.g., “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor, and at times the Fund may underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes. Foreign and emerging markets investments may be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities and are subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and adverse economic or political developments. The Fund is also subject to the risk that the pre-tax performance of the Fund may be lower than the performance of a similar fund that is not tax-managed. No assurance can be offered that the Fund’s tax-managed strategies will reduce the amount of taxable income and capital gains distributed by the Fund to shareholders. The Fund is not suitable for IRAs or other tax-exempt or tax-deferred accounts.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

The Goldman Sachs Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund invests primarily in international equity securities. 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 sectors and/or general economic conditions. Foreign and emerging markets investments may be more volatile than investments in U.S. securities and are subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and adverse economic or political developments. The Investment Adviser’s use of quantitative models to execute the Fund’s investment strategy may fail to produce the intended result. Different investment styles (e.g., “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor, and at times the Fund may underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes. The Fund is also subject to the risk that the pre-tax performance of the Fund may be lower than the performance of a similar fund that is not tax-managed. No assurance can be offered that the Fund’s tax-managed strategies will reduce the amount of taxable income and capital gains distributed by the Fund to shareholders. The Fund is not suitable for IRAs or other tax-exempt or tax-deferred accounts.

 

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MARKET REVIEW

 

Goldman Sachs Structured Tax-Advantaged Equity Funds

 

Market Review

The U.S. and international equity markets generated positive returns during the six months ended June 30, 2013 (the “Reporting Period”).

U.S. Equity Markets

U.S. equities, as represented by the S&P ® 500 Index, extended their rally from 2012 with a strong first quarter in 2013. Indeed, the S&P ® 500 Index finished the first quarter of 2013 with significant gains, making a five-year high during these months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also hit a new record high during the first calendar quarter.

Despite the overhang of automatic spending cuts, or sequestration, that went into effect in March 2013, U.S. equity markets reflected a variety of improving economic indicators. Strong momentum in the housing market continued, as the Case-Shiller Index of house prices rose 8.1% in January 2013, year-over-year the fastest pace since mid-2006. The employment picture also improved, with the unemployment rate dropping to 7.7%. Strong retail sales suggested consumers may have been feeling the effects of better housing and labor market conditions.

After a strong start to the second quarter of 2013, bullish sentiment began to fade, and the U.S. equity rally halted in mid-May 2013 when Federal Reserve (“Fed”) Chair Bernanke announced the potential “tapering” of the pace of quantitative easing asset purchases. U.S. equity markets reacted negatively again in June to news the slowing of the asset purchase program could begin later this year, with the program ending by the middle of 2014 if the economy grows as expected. U.S. equity markets calmed toward the end of the month as a downward revision of first quarter Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) from 2.4% to 1.8% supported reassurance from the Fed that it would only begin reducing asset purchases if the economy was clearly on track. Still, the S&P ® 500 Index declined modestly in June 2013, ending seven consecutive months of gains and muting returns for the quarter as a whole. Even with that, both the S&P ® 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average made fresh record highs, fueled by the continued strong rebound in house prices during the second calendar quarter, and returns for the Reporting Period overall were still significantly up.

For the Reporting Period as a whole, all ten sectors within the S&P ® 500 Index posted gains. Health care did best, followed closely by consumer discretionary and financials. Conversely, materials performed worst, as commodity prices were volatile in part due to a slowing Chinese economy. Information technology, utilities, telecommunication services and energy were also comparatively weak, though still producing positive returns.

All segments of the U.S. equity market advanced during the Reporting Period, with small-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 ® Index gaining most, followed by mid-cap stocks and then large-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell Midcap ® Index and the Russell 1000 ® Index, respectively. From a style perspective, value-oriented stocks solidly outpaced growth-oriented stocks in the large-cap and mid-cap segments of the U.S. equity market; however, growth stocks substantially outperformed value stocks in the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. (All as measured by the Russell Investments indices.)

 

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International Equity Markets

European equity markets managed gains during the Reporting Period, despite a banking crisis in Cyprus and further economic contraction in the Eurozone. Strong performance by the Japanese equity market dominated returns for the Reporting Period but was partially offset by weaker returns for the Asia ex-Japan region, where such returns were exaggerated by depreciating currencies. The yen weakened to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since mid-2009 on expectations the new head of the Bank of Japan will aggressively pursue a 2% inflation target. Japanese equities hit a five-year high during May 2013 before taking a sharp turn down with a number of other global equity markets.

In mid-May 2013, Fed Chair Bernanke announced the potential “tapering” of the pace of quantitative easing asset purchases, which led to a virtual halt in the broad global equity market rally. International equity markets reacted negatively again in June 2013 to news the slowing of the asset purchase program could begin later this year, with the program ending by the middle of 2014 if the economy grows as expected.

In China, a sharp spike in interbank lending rates in June 2013 further pressured global equity markets. Concerns that tighter monetary conditions would exacerbate an already slowing Chinese economy weakened commodity prices.

Largely as a result of concerns about slowing demand from China and its impact on commodities, the materials and energy sectors were the only sectors in the MSCI EAFE Index to post negative returns during the Reporting Period as a whole. The consumer discretionary and health care sectors posted the best performance.

Looking Ahead

In the months ahead, we expect less expensive stocks to outpace more expensive stocks. We also believe that stocks with good momentum are likely to outperform those with poor momentum. Our plan is to seek profitable companies with positive fundamentals, sustainable earnings and a track record of using capital to enhance shareholder value. To that end, we anticipate remaining fully invested, with long-term performance likely to be the result of stock selection rather than sector or capitalization allocations.

We stand behind our investment philosophy that sound economic investment principles, coupled with a disciplined quantitative approach, can provide potentially strong, uncorrelated returns over the long term. Our research agenda is robust, and we continue to enhance our existing models, add new proprietary forecasting signals and improve our trading execution as we seek to provide the most value to our shareholders.

 

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Changes to Quantitative Investment Strategies Team
 
After 33 years of distinguished service, Don Mulvihill, CIO of Customized Beta Strategies within the Quantitative Investment Strategies (“QIS”) team, decided to retire from the firm at the end of June 2013. Gary Chropuvka assumed Mr. Mulvihill’s role as Head of the Customized Beta Strategies business, overseeing the team’s tax-efficient, rules-based and customized beta investment strategies. Mr. Chropuvka brings extensive experience having joined QIS in 1999 with Mr. Mulvihill to manage the team’s tax-efficient investment strategies. All of Mr. Mulvihill’s direct investment responsibilities were performed within a co-lead or team leadership structure and follow processes that provide continuity in day-to-day investment decision-making in each portfolio.

 

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INVESTMENT PROCESS

 

What Differentiates the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium and Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Funds’ Investment Process?

 

The Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund seeks to maximize income and total return. The Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund seeks to maximize total return with an emphasis on income. Their portfolios consist primarily of large-cap, dividend-paying stocks. 1 By investing in these securities, and through the use of option call writing, the Funds seek to generate an attractive after-tax cash flow.

 

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A diversified portfolio:

 

n   Create a diversified large-cap equity portfolio that participates in all industries and sectors.

 

n   Emphasize higher dividend-paying stocks within each industry and sector.

Written call options:

 

n   The Funds utilize index call writing to seek to enhance their cash flow.

 

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n   We use proprietary quantitative techniques, including optimization tools, a risk model and a transactions cost model, in identifying a portfolio of stocks that we believe may enhance expected dividend yield while limiting deviations when compared to the S&P 500 Index or MSCI EAFE Index, as applicable.

 

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n   A fully invested, style-consistent portfolio.

 

n   The Funds seek attractive after-tax cash flow from qualified dividends, long-term capital gains and option call writing.

 

n   The Funds seek to enhance after-tax returns by generating distributions primarily from qualified dividends and long-term capital gains.

 

 

1 Dividends   are not guaranteed and a company’s future ability to pay dividends may be limited.

 

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U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies Team discusses the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q   How did the Fund perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund’s Class A, C, Institutional and IR Shares generated cumulative total returns, without sales charges, of 11.06%, 10.58%, 11.30% and 11.21%, respectively. These returns compare to the 13.82% cumulative total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s ® 500 Index (with dividends reinvested) (the “S&P 500 Index”), during the same period. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned -2.44%. Although the Fund does not invest in fixed income securities, maximizing income is part of the Fund’s investment objective, and therefore we believe that a comparison of the Fund’s performance to that of the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is useful to investors.

 

Q   What key factors were most responsible for the Fund’s performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The sale of call options on the S&P 500 Index detracted from the Fund’s total return during the Reporting Period. (A call option is an option that gives the holder the right to buy a certain quantity of an underlying security at an agreed-upon price at any time up to an agreed-upon date.)

 

    Security selection overall contributed positively to the Fund’s relative performance. The Fund benefited from its stock selection in the information technology, industrials, financials, consumer staples and energy sectors. Stock picks in the health care, telecommunication services, materials, utilities and consumer discretionary sectors dampened relative results.

 

Q   How did the Fund’s call writing affect its performance?

 

A   Consistent with our investment approach, we wrote index call options on a portion of the stock portfolio’s market value. When the Fund sells an index call option, it retains the premium it receives from the sale. However, if the purchaser exercises the option, the Fund is obligated to pay the purchaser the difference between the price of the index and the exercise price of the option. Although the Fund retains the premium it receives from the sale of the option, the premium may not exceed the difference in the value of the index as call options are exercised. This is what happened during the Reporting Period when the S&P 500 Index appreciated, and thus the Fund’s call writing detracted from performance.

 

    We seek to generate a 4% annual return through the premiums received through the Fund’s call writing. In our efforts to accomplish this, we write call options covering up to 40% of the total value of the Fund’s stock portfolio.

 

    Overall, call option writing tends to reduce volatility. Since its inception, the realized daily volatility of the Fund has been 20.97% compared to the realized volatility of the S&P 500 Index of 22.40%. During the Reporting Period, the realized daily volatility of the Fund was 12.12% compared to the realized volatility of the S&P 500 Index of 12.37%.

 

Q   What was the Fund’s dividend yield during the Reporting Period?

 

A   While maintaining industry and sector weights consistent with the S&P 500 Index, we favor stocks with higher dividend yields. The dividend yield of the Fund during the Reporting Period was 3.03% compared to 2.18% for the S&P 500 Index. The Fund’s dividend yield served to enhance its quarterly net income distributions.

 

Q   Among individual holdings, which stocks contributed most to the Fund’s results?

 

A   Relative to the S&P 500 Index, the Fund benefited from overweighted positions in aerospace company Lockheed Martin, technology firm Hewlett-Packard and financial services company Prudential Financial.

 

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Q   Which individual stock holdings detracted significantly from relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Relative to the S&P 500 Index, the Fund’s returns were hurt by overweighted positions in mining company Southern Copper, pharmaceutical maker Pfizer and integrated communications company CenturyLink.

 

Q   How did the Fund use derivatives and similar instruments during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we used equity index futures, on an opportunistic basis, to equitize the Fund’s excess cash holdings. In other words, we put the Fund’s excess cash holdings to work by using them as collateral for the purchase of equity index futures. Consistent with our investment approach, we also wrote equity index call options on a portion of the portfolio’s market value in an effort to generate premiums and reduce volatility.

 

Q   What changes or enhancements did you make to your quantitative model during the Reporting Period?

 

A   No material changes or enhancements were made to our quantitative model during the Reporting Period.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

as of June 30, 2013

 

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  PERFORMANCE REVIEW   
     January 1, 2013–
June 30, 2013
  Fund Total Return
(based on NAV) 1
       S&P 500 Index 2      Barclays U.S. Aggregate
Bond Index 3
 
  Class A     11.06        13.82      -2.44
  Class C     10.58           13.82         -2.44   
  Institutional     11.30           13.82         -2.44   
    Class IR     11.21           13.82         -2.44   

 

  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 500 Index is an unmanaged composite index of 500 common stock prices. The Index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

  3     The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index represents an unmanaged diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporate bonds, and mortgage- backed and asset-backed securities. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

  STANDARDIZED TOTAL RETURNS 4
     For the period ended 6/30/13   One Year      Five Years      Since Inception      Inception Date
  Class A     8.60      5.35      4.47    8/31/05
  Class C     13.11         5.74         4.42       8/31/05
  Institutional     15.45         6.96         5.64       8/31/05
    Class IR     15.27         N/A         15.89       8/31/10

 

  4     The Standardized 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 C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional and Class IR Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Total Returns.

 

The returns set forth in the tables above 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 applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. 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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  EXPENSE RATIOS 5   
          Net Expense Ratio (Current)      Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers)  
  Class A     1.20      1.22
  Class C     1.95         1.97   
  Institutional     0.80         0.82   
    Class IR     0.95         0.97   

 

  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 Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report. The Fund’s waivers and/or expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees. If these arrangements are discontinued in the future, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval.

 

  STANDARDIZED AFTER-TAX PERFORMANCE AS OF 6/30/13 6
     Class A Shares   One Year      Five Years    Since Inception
(8/31/05)
  Returns before taxes*     8.60    5.35%    4.47%
  Returns after taxes on distributions**     6.89       4.68    3.72
   

Returns after taxes on distributions*** and sale of Fund shares

    6.37       4.23    3.65

 

  6     The after-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual federal marginal income tax rates at the time of distributions (currently 23.8% for qualifying ordinary income dividends and long-term capital gain distributions and 43.4% for non-qualifying ordinary income dividends) and do not reflect state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns will be calculated at calendar year-end and depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Under certain circumstances, the addition of the tax benefits from capital losses resulting from redemptions may cause the Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares to be greater than the Returns After Taxes on Distributions or even Returns Before Taxes. Standardized after-tax returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares.

 

  *   Returns Before Taxes do not reflect taxes on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares nor do they show how performance can be impacted by taxes when shares are redeemed.

 

  **   Returns After Taxes on Distributions assume that taxes are paid on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares (i.e., dividends and capital gains) but do not reflect taxes that may be incurred upon redemption of the Class A Shares at the end of the performance period.

 

***   Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares reflect taxes paid on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares and taxes applicable when the shares are redeemed.

 

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  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/13 7
     Holding   % of Net Assets      Line of Business
  Apple, Inc.     3.0    Technology Hardware & Equipment
  Microsoft Corp.     3.0       Software & Services
  JPMorgan Chase & Co.     2.4       Diversified Financials
  Pfizer, Inc.     2.3       Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology &
Life Sciences
  General Electric Co.     2.3       Capital Goods
  The Procter & Gamble Co.     2.2       Household & Personal Products
  Cisco Systems, Inc.     2.0       Technology Hardware & Equipment
  Merck & Co., Inc.     2.0       Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology &
Life Sciences
  Exxon Mobil Corp.     1.8       Energy
    The Home Depot, Inc.     1.7       Retailing

 

  7     The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS 8
As of June 30, 2013

 

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  8     The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”), however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies Team discusses the Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q   How did the Fund perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund’s Class A, C, Institutional and IR Shares generated cumulative total returns, without sales charges, of 0.47%, 0.00%, 0.68% and 0.61%, respectively. These returns compare to the 4.10% cumulative total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (net, unhedged, with dividends reinvested). The Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index returned -4.83%. Although the Fund does not invest in fixed income securities, maximizing income is part of the Fund’s investment objective, and therefore we believe that a comparison of the Fund’s performance to that of the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index is useful to investors.

 

Q   What key factors were most responsible for the Fund’s performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The sale of call options detracted from the Fund’s total return during the Reporting Period. (A call option is an option that gives the holder the right to buy a certain quantity of an underlying security at an agreed-upon price at any time up to an agreed-upon date.)

 

    Security selection also hampered the Fund’s relative performance. Our stock picks in the consumer staples, industrials, utilities, telecommunication services and consumer discretionary sectors dampened returns versus the MSCI EAFE Index. Stock picks in the energy, materials, information technology, financials and health care sectors added to relative results.
Q   How did the Fund’s call writing affect its performance?

 

A   Consistent with our investment approach, we wrote index call options on a portion of the stock portfolio’s market value, primarily on the Japanese, United Kingdom and European indices. When the Fund sells an index call option, it retains the premium it receives from the sale. However, if the purchaser exercises the option, the Fund is obligated to pay the purchaser the difference between the price of the index and the exercise price of the option. Although the Fund retains the premium it receives from the sale of the option, the premium may not exceed the difference in the value of the index as call options are exercised. This is what happened during the Reporting Period when the MSCI EAFE Index appreciated, and thus the Fund’s call writing hurt performance.

 

    We seek to generate a 4% annual return through the premiums received through the Fund’s call writing. In our efforts to accomplish this, we write call options covering up to 40% of the total value of the Fund’s stock portfolio.

 

    Overall, call option writing tends to reduce volatility. Since its inception, the realized daily volatility of the Fund has been 23.11% compared to the realized volatility of the MSCI EAFE Index of 24.20%. During the Reporting Period, realized daily volatility of the Fund was 13.33% compared to the realized volatility of the MSCI EAFE Index of 13.80%.

 

Q   What was the Fund’s dividend yield during the Reporting Period?

 

A   While maintaining industry and sector weights consistent with the MSCI EAFE Index, we favor stocks with higher dividend yields. The dividend yield of the Fund during the Reporting Period was 4.66% compared to 3.48% for the MSCI EAFE Index. The Fund’s dividend yield served to enhance its quarterly net income distributions.

 

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Q   Which individual stock holdings detracted significantly from relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Fund performance was hampered by overweighted positions relative to the MSCI EAFE Index in Rio Tinto, a British-Australian metals and mining company; RWE, a German electric, gas and water utility; and Banco Santander, a Spanish bank holding company.

 

Q   Among individual holdings, which stocks contributed most to the Fund’s results?

 

A   Relative to the MSCI EAFE Index, the Fund benefited from overweighted positions in National Australia Bank, an international banking group based in Australia; Lonza Group, a Swiss chemicals and biotechnology company; and Mizuho Financial Group, a Japanese bank holding company.

 

Q   How did the Fund use derivatives and similar instruments during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we used equity index futures, on an opportunistic basis, to equitize the Fund’s excess cash holdings. In other words, we put the Fund’s excess cash holdings to work by using them as collateral for the purchase of equity index futures. Consistent with our investment approach, we also wrote equity index call options on a portion of the portfolio’s market value in an effort to generate premiums and reduce volatility.

 

Q   What changes or enhancements did you make to your quantitative model during the Reporting Period?

 

A   No material changes or enhancements were made to our quantitative model during the Reporting Period.

 

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International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

as of June 30, 2013

 

 

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  PERFORMANCE REVIEW   
     January 1, 2013–
June 30, 2013
   Fund Total Return
(based on Nav) 1
     MSCI EAFE (Net) Index
(unhedged) 2
     Barclays Global Aggregate
Bond Index 3
 
  Class A      0.47      4.10      -4.83
  Class C      0.00         4.10         -4.83   
  Institutional      0.68         4.10         -4.83   
    Class IR      0.61         4.10         -4.83   

 

  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 reflects the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

  2     The MSCI EAFE Index (unhedged and net of dividend withholding taxes) is an unmanaged market capitalization-weighted composite of securities in 22 developed markets. The Index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

  3     The Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index represents an unmanaged diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporate bonds, and mortgage- backed and asset-backed securities. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

  STANDARDIZED TOTAL RETURNS 4
     For the period ended 6/30/13   One Year      Five Years    Since Inception      Inception Date
  Class A     7.61    -2.09%      -3.05    1/31/08
  Class C     12.12       -1.97      -2.99       1/31/08
  Institutional     14.49       -0.86      -1.87       1/31/08
    Class IR     14.19       NA      5.95       8/31/10

 

  4     The Standardized 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 C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional and Class IR Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Total Returns.

 

The returns set forth in the tables above 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 applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. 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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  EXPENSE RATIOS 5   
          Net Expense Ratio (Current)      Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers)  
  Class A     1.37      1.37
  Class C     2.11         2.11   
  Institutional     0.95         0.95   
    Class IR     1.10         1.10   

 

  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 Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report. The Fund’s waivers and/or expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees. If these arrangements are discontinued in the future, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval.

 

  STANDARDIZED AFTER-TAX PERFORMANCE AS OF 6/30/13 6
     Class A Shares   One Year      Five Years      Since Inception
(1/31/08)
  Returns before taxes*     7.61      -2.09    -3.05%
  Returns after taxes on distributions**     6.78         -2.54       -3.50
   

Returns after taxes on distributions*** and sale of Fund shares

    4.95         -1.23       -1.91

 

  6     The after-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual federal marginal income tax rates at the time of distributions (currently 23.8% for qualifying ordinary income dividends and long-term capital gain distributions and 43.4% for non-qualifying ordinary income dividends) and do not reflect state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns will be calculated at calendar year-end and depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Under certain circumstances, the addition of the tax benefits from capital losses resulting from redemptions may cause the Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares to be greater than the Returns After Taxes on Distributions or even Returns Before Taxes. Standardized after-tax returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares.

 

  *   Returns Before Taxes do not reflect taxes on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares nor do they show how performance can be impacted by taxes when shares are redeemed.

 

  **   Returns After Taxes on Distributions assume that taxes are paid on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares (i.e., dividends and capital gains) but do not reflect taxes that may be incurred upon redemption of the Class A Shares at the end of the performance period.

 

***   Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares reflect taxes paid on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares and taxes applicable when the shares are redeemed.

 

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  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/13 7
     Company   % of Net Assets      Line of Business
  HSBC Holdings PLC     2.8       Banks
  BP PLC ADR     2.7       Energy
  Nestle SA (Registered)     2.5       Food, Beverage & Tobacco
  Total SA     2.4       Energy
  Roche Holding AG     2.3       Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology &
Life Sciences
  Banco Santander SA     2.1       Banks
  AstraZeneca PLC     1.6       Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology &
Life Sciences
  Commonwealth Bank of     1.5       Banks
  Australia     
  Rio Tinto PLC     1.4       Materials
    Swedbank AB Class A     1.3       Banks

 

  7     The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS 8
As of June 30, 2013

 

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  8     The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”), however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

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What Differentiates the Goldman Sachs Global Structured Tax-Management Investment Process?

 

In managing money for many of the world’s wealthiest taxable investors, Goldman Sachs often constructs a diversified investment portfolio around a tax-managed core. With the Goldman Sachs Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund and Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund, investors can access Goldman Sachs’ tax-smart investment expertise while capitalizing on this same strategic approach to portfolio construction.

 

Goldman Sachs Global Structured Tax-Management Investment Process

The Goldman Sachs Global Structured Tax-Management investment process is a disciplined quantitative approach that has been consistently applied since 1989. With the Goldman Sachs Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund and the Goldman Sachs Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund, the Structured investment process is enhanced with an additional layer that seeks to maximize after-tax returns.

 

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n   Comprehensive

 

n   Rigorous

 

n   Objective
n   Extensive

 

n   Fundamental

 

n   Insightful

 

Advantage: Daily analysis of approximately 3,000 U.S. and international equity securities using a proprietary model.

 

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n   Benchmark driven

 

n   Sector and size neutral

 

n   Tax optimized

Tax optimization is an additional layer that is built into the existing Structured investment process — a distinct advantage. While other managers may simply seek to minimize taxable distributions through a low turnover strategy, this extension of the Structured investment process seeks to maximize after-tax returns — the true objective of every taxable investor.

Advantage: Value added through stock selection — not market timing, industry rotation or style bias.

 

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n   A fully invested, style-consistent portfolio

 

n   Broad access to the total U.S. and international equity markets

 

n   A consistent goal of seeking to maximize after-tax risk-adjusted returns

 

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Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies Team discusses the Goldman Sachs Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q   How did the Fund perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund’s Class A, B, C, Institutional, Service and IR Shares generated cumulative total returns, without sales charges, of 15.11%, 14.66%, 14.61%, 15.35%, 15.11% and 15.24%, respectively. These returns compare to the 14.06% cumulative total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000 ® Index (with dividends reinvested) (the “Index”), over the same time period.

 

Q   What key factors were most responsible for the Fund’s performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund outperformed the Index, largely because of our quantitative model. Security selection also added to the Fund’s relative returns during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   What impact did the Fund’s investment themes have on performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   In keeping with our investment approach, we use our quantitative model and its six investment themes to take a long-term view of market patterns and look for inefficiencies, selecting stocks for the Fund and overweighting or underweighting the ones chosen by the model. Over time and by design, the performance of any one of the model’s investment themes tends to have a low correlation with the model’s other themes, demonstrating the diversification benefit of the Fund’s theme-driven quantitative model. The variance in performance supports our research indicating that the diversification provided by the Fund’s different investment themes is a significant investment advantage over the long term, even though the Fund may experience underperformance in the short term. Of course, diversification does not protect an investor from market risk nor does it ensure a profit.

 

    During the Reporting Period, three of our six investment themes — Momentum, Valuation and Sentiment — enhanced the Fund’s relative performance. Momentum seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company’s intrinsic value to its market value. Sentiment reflects selected investment views and decisions of individuals and financial intermediaries.

 

    Management, Profitability and Quality detracted from relative results during the Reporting Period. Our Management theme assesses the characteristics, policies and strategic decisions of company management, while Profitability assesses whether a company is earning more than its cost of capital. Quality assesses both firm and management quality.

 

Q   How did the Fund sector and industry allocations affect relative performance?

 

A   In constructing the Fund’s portfolio, we focus on picking stocks rather than on making sector or industry bets. Consequently, the Fund is similar to the Index in terms of its sector and industry allocations and its style. Changes in its sector or industry weights generally do not have a meaningful impact on relative performance.

 

Q   How successful was your stock selection during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The Fund seeks to provide investors with a tax-efficient means for maintaining broadly diversified exposure to the entire U.S. equity market, ranging from large- to small-cap stocks. During the Reporting Period, our security selection added to the Fund’s relative performance.

 

Q   Among individual holdings, which stocks contributed most to the Fund’s results?

 

A  

Stock picks in the consumer staples, industrials and health care sectors contributed positively to the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period. The Fund benefited from overweighted positions in chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride; real estate information marketplace Zillow;

 

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and biotechnology company Vertex Pharmaceuticals. We adopted the overweight in Pilgrim’s Pride because of our positive view on Sentiment. The overweights in Zillow and Vertex Pharmaceuticals were the result of our positive views on Momentum and Profitability.

 

Q   Which individual stock holdings detracted significantly from relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Security selection in the consumer discretionary, financials and telecommunication services sectors detracted from relative performance. The Fund was hurt by overweighted positions in Greenhill & Co., an investment banking services provider; Altisource Portfolio Solutions, a real estate and mortgage portfolio management provider; and American Tower, a real estate investment trust focused on wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure. We chose to overweight Greenhill & Co. and Altisource Portfolio Solutions because of our positive views of Momentum and Profitability. Our positive view on Valuation led us to overweight American Tower.

 

Q   How did the Fund use derivatives and similar instruments during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we did not use derivatives as part of an active management strategy to add value to the Fund’s results. However, we used equity index futures, on an opportunistic basis, to equitize the Fund’s excess cash holdings. In other words, we put the Fund’s excess cash holdings to work by using them as collateral for the purchase of equity index futures.

 

Q   What changes or enhancements did you make to your quantitative model during the Reporting Period?

 

A   We made no enhancements to our quantitative model in the first quarter of 2013. In the second calendar quarter, we implemented enhancements to our Valuation theme through the introduction of more industry-specific models, including a model tailored to the banking industry. We expect these industry-specific models to help us capture industry-specific dynamics and local knowledge while allowing us to maintain our systematic approach.

 

Q   How was the Fund positioned relative to the Index at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   In constructing the Fund’s portfolio, we focus on picking stocks rather than on making industry or sector bets. Consequently, the Fund is similar to the Index in terms of its sector allocation and style. That said, at the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund was modestly overweight relative to the Index in the health care, industrials, financials and energy sectors. It was underweight compared to the Index in consumer staples, information technology, utilities, materials, telecommunication services and consumer discretionary at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

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Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund

as of June 30, 2013

 

 

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  PERFORMANCE REVIEW   
     January 1, 2013–June 30, 2013   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV) 1
       Russell 3000 Index 2  
  Class A     15.11        14.06
  Class B     14.66           14.06   
  Class C     14.61           14.06   
  Institutional     15.35           14.06   
  Service     15.11           14.06   
    Class IR     15.24           14.06   

 

  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 assumes the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

  2     The Russell 3000 Index (with dividends reinvested) is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

  STANDARDIZED TOTAL RETURNS 3
     For the period ended 6/30/13   One Year     Five Years   Ten Years   Since Inception   Inception Date
  Class A     15.46   5.00%   6.69%     2.18%   4/3/00
  Class B     16.27      5.04   6.62     2.14   4/3/00
  Class C     20.21      5.39   6.49     1.84   4/3/00
  Institutional     22.57      6.62   7.73     3.03   4/3/00
  Service     22.10      6.09   7.19     2.52   4/3/00
    Class IR     22.45      N/A   N/A   20.29   8/31/10

 

  3     The Standardized 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, Service and Class IR Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Total Returns. The Fund’s Class B Shares are no longer available for purchase by new or existing shareholders (although current Class B shareholders may continue to reinvest income and capital gains distributions into Class B Shares, and Class B shareholders may continue to exchange their shares for Class B Shares of certain other Goldman Sachs Funds).

 

The returns set forth in the tables above 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 applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. 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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  EXPENSE RATIOS 4   
          Net Expense Ratio (Current)      Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers)  
  Class A     1.19      1.23
  Class B     1.94         1.98   
  Class C     1.93         1.97   
  Institutional     0.78         0.82   
  Service     1.28         1.32   
    Class IR     0.93         0.97   

 

  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 Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report. The Fund’s waivers and/or expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees. If these arrangements are discontinued in the future, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval.

 

 

STANDARDIZED AFTER-TAX PERFORMANCE AS OF 6/30/13 5

     Class A Shares   One Year     Five Years   Ten Years   Since Inception
(4/3/00)
  Returns before taxes*     15.46   5.00%   6.69%   2.18%
  Returns after taxes on distributions**     15.27      4.85   6.58   2.10
   

Returns after taxes on distributions***
and sale of Fund shares

    9.04      3.95   5.44   1.72

 

  5   The after-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual federal marginal income tax rates at the time of distributions (currently 23.8% for qualifying ordinary income dividends and long-term capital gain distributions and 43.4% for non-qualifying ordinary income dividends) and do not reflect state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns will be calculated at calendar year-end and depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Under certain circumstances, the addition of the tax benefits from capital losses resulting from redemptions may cause the Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares to be greater than the Returns After Taxes on Distributions or even Returns Before Taxes. Standardized after-tax returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares.

 

  *   Returns Before Taxes do not reflect taxes on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares nor do they show how performance can be impacted by taxes when shares are redeemed.

 

  **   Returns After Taxes on Distributions assume that taxes are paid on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares (i.e., dividends and capital gains) but do not reflect taxes that may be incurred upon redemption of the Class A Shares at the end of the performance period.

 

***   Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares reflect taxes paid on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares and taxes applicable when the shares are redeemed.

 

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  TOP TEN HOLDING S AS OF 6/30/13 6
     Holding   % of Net Assets     Line of Business
  Exxon Mobil Corp.     2.9   Energy
  Johnson & Johnson     2.2      Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  AT&T, Inc.     2.1      Telecommunication Services
  JPMorgan Chase & Co.     2.0      Diversified Financials
  Pfizer, Inc.     2.0      Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  International Business Machines Corp.     1.9      Software & Services
  Google, Inc. Class A     1.9      Software & Services
  Apple, Inc.     1.9      Technology Hardware & Equipment
  Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B     1.6      Insurance
    Merck & Co., Inc.     1.5      Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

 

  6     The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS 7
As of June 30, 2013

 

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  7     The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”), however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value (excluding investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle, if any). Investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle represented 5.2% of the Fund’s net assets at June 30, 2013. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

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Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies Team discusses the Goldman Sachs Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q   How did the Fund perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund’s Class A, C, Institutional and IR Shares generated cumulative total returns, without sales charges, 4.46%, 4.11%, 4.61% and 4.44%, respectively. These returns compare to the 4.10% cumulative total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (net, unhedged, with dividends reinvested) (the “Index”), during the same time period.

 

Q   What key factors were most responsible for the Fund’s performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund outperformed the Index, largely as a result of our quantitative model. Security selection also added to Fund’s relative returns during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   What impact did the Fund’s investment themes have on performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   In keeping with our investment approach, we use our quantitative model and its six investment themes to take a long-term view of market patterns and look for inefficiencies, selecting stocks for the Fund and overweighting or underweighting the ones chosen by the model. Over time and by design, the performance of any one of the model’s investment themes tends to have a low correlation with the model’s other themes, demonstrating the diversification benefit of the Fund’s theme-driven quantitative model. The variance in performance supports our research indicating that the diversification provided by the Fund’s different investment themes is a significant investment advantage over the long term, even though the Fund may experience underperformance in the short term. Of course, diversification does not protect an investor from market risk nor does it ensure a profit.

 

    During the Reporting Period, four of our six investment themes — Momentum, Sentiment, Valuation and Quality — contributed positively to the Fund’s relative performance. Momentum seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. Sentiment reflects selected investment views and decisions of individuals and financial intermediaries, while Valuation attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company’s intrinsic value to its market value. Our Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality.

 

    The Management theme, which assesses the characteristics, policies and strategic decisions of company management, detracted from the Fund’s relative results during the Reporting Period. Profitability had a relatively neutral impact on Fund returns. Profitability assesses whether a company is earning more than its cost of capital.

 

Q   How did the Fund sector and industry allocations affect relative performance?

 

A   In constructing the Fund’s portfolio, we focus on picking stocks rather than on making sector or industry bets. Consequently, the Fund is similar to the Index in terms of its sector and industry allocations and its style. Changes in its sector or industry weights generally do not have a meaningful impact on relative performance.

 

Q   How successful was your stock selection during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The Fund seeks to provide investors with a tax-efficient means for maintaining broadly diversified exposure to the entire EAFE equity market. During the Reporting Period, security selection added to relative returns.

 

Q   Among individual holdings, which stocks contributed most to the Fund’s results?

 

A  

Security selection in the financials, industrials and materials sectors contributed most positively to relative results. The Fund benefited from overweighted positions in London- headquartered easyJet Airline Company; Spanish transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry Amadeus IT Group; and Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation ING Groep. We chose to overweight easyJet Airline Company because of our positive views

 

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on Momentum and Sentiment. The Fund’s overweight in Amadeus IT Group was the result of our positive views on Profitability and Momentum. We adopted the overweight in ING Groep as a result of our positive views on Momentum and Valuation.

 

Q   Which individual stock holdings detracted significantly from relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Stock picks in the energy and utilities sectors detracted most from relative performance. The Fund was hampered by overweighted positions in Deutsche Bank, a German global banking and financial services firm; Petrofac, a U.K.-based provider of facilities services to the oil, gas and energy production and processing industries; and Enel, an Italian power company. The Fund was overweight Deutsche Bank because of our positive views on Valuation and Momentum, while we assumed the overweight in Petrofac because of our positive views on Momentum and Management. The overweight in Enel was the result of our positive views on Valuation and Management.

 

Q   How did the Fund use derivatives and similar instruments during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we did not use derivatives as part of an active management strategy to add value to the Fund’s results. However, we used equity index futures, on an opportunistic basis, to equitize the Fund’s excess cash holdings. In other words, we put the Fund’s excess cash holdings to work by using them as collateral for the purchase of equity index futures.

 

Q   What changes or enhancements did you make to your quantitative model during the Reporting Period?

 

A   We made no enhancements to our quantitative model in the first quarter of 2013. In the second calendar quarter, we implemented enhancements to our investment themes across multiple regions. We extended our Momentum theme in Canada and the Far East by better accounting for annual cyclicality. In Japan, we improved our measure of Sentiment by identifying investment trends through natural language processing. In Europe, we implemented enhancements to our Quality theme that were previously introduced in other regions, including measures of solvency, earnings quality and capital investment. Across all regions, we expanded the Sentiment theme by incorporating elements of behavioral economics and prospect theory that should help us identify structural misvaluations within equities.

 

Q   How was the Fund positioned relative to the Index at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   In constructing the Fund’s portfolio, we focus on picking stocks rather than on country weightings. Consequently, the Fund is similar to the Index in terms of its sector and country allocations. That said, at the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund was overweight the consumer discretionary, health care, financials and information technology sectors. It was underweight utilities, telecommunication services, materials, industrials and energy. The Fund was relatively neutrally weighted compared to the Index in the consumer staples sector at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

    At the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund was overweight relative to the Index in France, Norway, Japan, Italy and Spain. Compared to the Index, it was underweight the U.K., Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Ireland, Austria and Denmark. The Fund was relatively neutrally weighted compared to the Index in Portugal, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Israel, Greece and Belgium at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

as of June 30, 2013

 

 

LOGO

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW   
     January 1, 2013–June 30, 2013   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV) 1
       MSCI EAFE (Net) Index
(unhedged) 2
 
  Class A     4.46        4.10
  Class C     4.11           4.10   
  Institutional     4.61           4.10   
    Class IR     4.44           4.10   

 

  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 EAFE Index (net, unhedged and net of dividend withholding taxes) is a market capitalization-weighted composite of securities in 22 developed markets. The Index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

  STANDARDIZED TOTAL RETURNS 3
     For the period ended 6/30/13   One Year      Five Years    Since Inception    Inception Date
  Class A     12.55    -2.90%    -3.08%    1/31/08
  Class C     17.33       -2.54    -2.79    1/31/08
  Institutional     19.60       -1.42    -1.68    1/31/08
    Class IR     19.36       NA    8.58    8/31/10

 

  3     The Standardized 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 C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional and Class IR Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Total Returns.

 

The returns set forth in the tables above 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 applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. 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

 

  EXPENSE RATIOS 4   
          Net Expense Ratio (Current)      Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers)  
  Class A     1.40      1.59
  Class C     2.11         2.30   
  Institutional     0.98         1.17   
    Class IR     1.17         1.36   

 

  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 Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report. The Fund’s waivers and/or expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees. If these arrangements are discontinued in the future, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval.

 

  STANDARDIZED AFTER-TAX PERFORMANCE AS OF 6/30/13 5
     Class A Shares   One Year      Five Years    Since Inception
(1/31/08)
  Returns before taxes*     12.55    -2.90%    -3.08%
  Returns after taxes on distributions**     12.13       -3.16    -3.31
   

Returns after taxes on distributions***
and sale of Fund shares

    7.75       -2.00    -2.14

 

  5   The after-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual federal marginal income tax rates at the time of distributions (currently 23.8% for qualifying ordinary income dividends and long-term capital gain distributions and 43.4% for non-qualifying ordinary income dividends) and do not reflect state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns will be calculated at calendar year-end and depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Under certain circumstances, the addition of the tax benefits from capital losses resulting from redemptions may cause the Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares to be greater than the Returns After Taxes on Distributions or even Returns Before Taxes. Standardized after-tax returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares.

 

  *   Returns Before Taxes do not reflect taxes on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares nor do they show how performance can be impacted by taxes when shares are redeemed.

 

  **   Returns After Taxes on Distributions assume that taxes are paid on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares (i.e., dividends and capital gains) but do not reflect taxes that may be incurred upon redemption of the Class A Shares at the end of the performance period.

 

***   Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares reflect taxes paid on distributions on the Fund’s Class A Shares and taxes applicable when the shares are redeemed.

 

26


FUND BASICS

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/13 6
     Holding   % of Total
Net Assets
     Line of Business
  Sanofi     2.0    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR     1.8       Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A     1.7       Software & Services
  Legrand SA     1.7       Capital Goods
  British American Tobacco PLC     1.6       Food, Beverage & Tobacco
  BASF SE     1.5       Materials
  SES SA FDR     1.5       Media
  Nordea Bank AB     1.5       Banks
  Compagnie Generale des     1.4       Automobiles & Components
  Etablissements Michelin Class B     
    HSBC Holdings PLC     1.4       Banks

 

  6     The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS 7
As of June 30, 2013

 

LOGO

 

 

  7     The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”), however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value (excluding investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle, if any). Investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle represented 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets at June 30, 2013. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

27


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
   
  Common Stocks – 98.2%   
  Automobiles & Components – 2.0%   
  1,164,600      Ford Motor Co.   $ 18,016,362   
  199,800      Johnson Controls, Inc.     7,150,842   
   

 

 

 
      25,167,204   

 

 

 
  Banks – 3.8%   
  264,301      First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.     2,661,512   
  136,200      Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.     1,247,592   
  1,053,900      New York Community Bancorp, Inc.     14,754,600   
  783,800      Valley National Bancorp     7,422,586   
  516,300      Wells Fargo & Co. (a)     21,307,701   
   

 

 

 
      47,393,991   

 

 

 
  Capital Goods – 7.6%   
  67,300      3M Co.     7,359,255   
  118,300      Caterpillar, Inc.     9,758,567   
  37,300      Deere & Co.     3,030,625   
  118,100      Eaton Corp. PLC     7,772,161   
  231,200      Emerson Electric Co.     12,609,648   
  7,700      GATX Corp.     365,211   
  1,231,150      General Electric Co. (b)     28,550,369   
  34,700      Honeywell International, Inc.     2,753,098   
  6,000      Hubbell, Inc. Class B     594,000   
  158,500      Lockheed Martin Corp.     17,190,910   
  53,000      The Boeing Co. (a)     5,429,320   
   

 

 

 
      95,413,164   

 

 

 
  Commercial & Professional Services – 1.4%   
  16,000      Manpowergroup, Inc.     876,800   
  541,200      Pitney Bowes, Inc.     7,944,816   
  663,800      R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.     9,299,838   
   

 

 

 
      18,121,454   

 

 

 
  Consumer Durables & Apparel – 0.5%   
  48,400      Garmin Ltd.     1,750,144   
  33,600      NIKE, Inc. Class B     2,139,648   
  110,300      PulteGroup, Inc.*     2,092,391   
   

 

 

 
      5,982,183   

 

 

 
  Consumer Services – 3.2%   
  185,100      Carnival Corp.     6,347,079   
  166,600      Las Vegas Sands Corp.     8,818,138   
  68,300      McDonald’s Corp.     6,761,700   
  127,300      Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.     8,044,087   
  78,000      Wynn Resorts Ltd.     9,984,000   
   

 

 

 
      39,955,004   

 

 

 
  Diversified Financials – 6.1%   
  89,300      Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     7,222,584   
  972,581      Bank of America Corp.     12,507,392   
  59,700      BlackRock, Inc.     15,333,945   
  40,400      Capital One Financial Corp.     2,537,524   
  215,000      Federated Investors, Inc. Class B     5,893,150   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Diversified Financials – (continued)   
  570,800      JPMorgan Chase & Co.   $ 30,132,532   
  116,700      The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.     3,273,435   
   

 

 

 
      76,900,562   

 

 

 
  Energy – 10.7%   
  171,700      Chevron Corp. (b)     20,318,978   
  316,400      ConocoPhillips     19,142,200   
  251,500      Exxon Mobil Corp. (a)     22,723,025   
  26,900      Golar LNG Ltd.     857,841   
  390,600      Kinder Morgan, Inc.     14,901,390   
  162,600      Occidental Petroleum Corp.     14,508,798   
  175,600      Schlumberger Ltd.     12,583,496   
  443,200      Spectra Energy Corp.     15,272,672   
  444,300      The Williams Companies, Inc.     14,426,421   
   

 

 

 
      134,734,821   

 

 

 
  Food & Staples Retailing – 2.1%   
  82,200      Costco Wholesale Corp. (a)     9,088,854   
  181,500      CVS Caremark Corp.     10,378,170   
  87,700      Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     6,532,773   
   

 

 

 
      25,999,797   

 

 

 
  Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 4.9%   
  533,800      Altria Group, Inc.     18,677,662   
  27,500      Hillshire Brands Co.     909,700   
  179,400      Kellogg Co.     11,522,862   
  241,800      Kraft Foods Group, Inc.     13,509,366   
  141,400      PepsiCo, Inc.     11,565,106   
  35,300      Philip Morris International, Inc.     3,057,686   
  53,700      The Coca-Cola Co. (a)     2,153,907   
   

 

 

 
      61,396,289   

 

 

 
  Health Care Equipment & Services – 3.1%   
  202,500      Baxter International, Inc.     14,027,175   
  104,900      HCA Holdings, Inc.     3,782,694   
  279,100      Medtronic, Inc.     14,365,277   
  7,900      Omnicare, Inc.     376,909   
  6,500      Teleflex, Inc.     503,685   
  92,300      UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     6,043,804   
   

 

 

 
      39,099,544   

 

 

 
  Household & Personal Products – 2.6%   
  29,800      Church & Dwight Co., Inc.     1,838,958   
  32,600      Kimberly-Clark Corp.     3,166,764   
  357,700      The Procter & Gamble Co. (a)     27,539,323   
   

 

 

 
      32,545,045   

 

 

 
  Insurance – 4.7%   
  118,400      Aflac, Inc. (a)     6,881,408   
  168,000      Mercury General Corp.     7,385,280   
  304,400      MetLife, Inc.     13,929,344   
  971,600      Old Republic International Corp. (a)     12,504,492   

 

 

 

 

28   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Insurance – (continued)   
  202,900      Prudential Financial, Inc.   $ 14,817,787   
  59,200      StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.     2,925,072   
   

 

 

 
      58,443,383   

 

 

 
  Materials – 4.0%   
  536,600      Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.     14,815,526   
  80,800      International Paper Co.     3,580,248   
  106,400      LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A     7,050,064   
  43,800      Newmont Mining Corp.     1,311,810   
  12,300      Packaging Corp. of America     602,208   
  255,957      Southern Copper Corp.     7,069,532   
  496,700      The Dow Chemical Co.     15,978,839   
   

 

 

 
      50,408,227   

 

 

 
  Media – 2.3%   
  390,200      Cablevision Systems Corp. Class A     6,563,164   
  216,700      Comcast Corp. Class A     9,075,396   
  32,600      DISH Network Corp. Class A     1,386,152   
  215,300      Thomson Reuters Corp.     7,012,321   
  95,300      Time Warner, Inc.     5,510,246   
   

 

 

 
      29,547,279   

 

 

 
  Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – 8.5%   
  218,200      AbbVie, Inc.     9,020,388   
  49,500      Agilent Technologies, Inc.     2,116,620   
  63,400      Amgen, Inc.     6,255,044   
  339,700      Eli Lilly & Co.     16,686,064   
  154,200      Gilead Sciences, Inc.*     7,896,582   
  114,400      Johnson & Johnson     9,822,384   
  538,250      Merck & Co., Inc.     25,001,713   
  1,032,500      Pfizer, Inc. (a)     28,920,325   
  3,700      Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     832,056   
   

 

 

 
      106,551,176   

 

 

 
  Real Estate Investment Trust – 1.5%   
  77,701      Duke Realty Corp.     1,211,364   
  16,600      Extra Space Storage, Inc.     696,038   
  142,101      Prologis, Inc.     5,360,029   
  57,101      Ventas, Inc.     3,966,227   
  33,100      Vornado Realty Trust     2,742,335   
  152,800      Weyerhaeuser Co.     4,353,272   
   

 

 

 
      18,329,265   

 

 

 
  Retailing – 3.3%   
  56,200      L Brands, Inc.     2,767,850   
  144,000      Lowe’s Companies, Inc.     5,889,600   
  138,500      Macy’s, Inc.     6,648,000   
  27,300      Target Corp.     1,879,878   
  55,700      The Gap, Inc.     2,324,361   
  275,600      The Home Depot, Inc.     21,350,732   
   

 

 

 
      40,860,421   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.4%   
  162,900      Analog Devices, Inc.   $ 7,340,274   
  484,200      Applied Materials, Inc.     7,219,422   
  802,700      Intel Corp.     19,441,394   
  111,500      Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.     3,097,470   
  134,700      Microchip Technology, Inc.     5,017,575   
   

 

 

 
      42,116,135   

 

 

 
  Software & Services – 7.0%   
  160,000      Accenture PLC Class A     11,513,600   
  149,800      Automatic Data Processing, Inc.     10,315,228   
  318,100      CA, Inc.     9,107,203   
  80,700      Compuware Corp.     835,245   
  84,100      eBay, Inc.*     4,349,652   
  7,500      Google, Inc. Class A*     6,602,775   
  32,700      International Business Machines Corp.     6,249,297   
  26,100      Lender Processing Services, Inc.     844,335   
  1,095,150      Microsoft Corp. (a)(b)     37,815,529   
  10,100      NetSuite, Inc.*     926,574   
   

 

 

 
      88,559,438   

 

 

 
  Technology Hardware & Equipment – 6.4%   
  96,500      Apple, Inc. (a)(b)     38,221,720   
  1,035,700      Cisco Systems, Inc.     25,177,867   
  53,900      Diebold, Inc.     1,815,891   
  409,200      Hewlett-Packard Co.     10,148,160   
  39,300      Lexmark International, Inc. Class A     1,201,401   
  169,700      Molex, Inc. Class A     4,218,742   
   

 

 

 
      80,783,781   

 

 

 
  Telecommunication Services – 3.9%   
  598,428      AT&T, Inc. (a)(b)     21,184,351   
  412,200      CenturyLink, Inc.     14,571,270   
  1,530,101      Frontier Communications Corp.     6,196,909   
  845,400      Windstream Corp.     6,518,034   
   

 

 

 
      48,470,564   

 

 

 
  Transportation – 1.0%   
  10,500      Con-way, Inc.     409,080   
  167,800      CSX Corp.     3,891,282   
  5,300      J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.     382,872   
  43,900      Union Pacific Corp.     6,772,892   
  20,300      United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B     1,755,544   
   

 

 

 
      13,211,670   

 

 

 
  Utilities – 4.2%   
  75,600      Ameren Corp.     2,603,664   
  50,300      Dominion Resources, Inc.     2,858,046   
  224,700      Duke Energy Corp.     15,167,250   
  44,100      Entergy Corp.     3,072,888   
  198,900      Exelon Corp.     6,142,032   
  322,000      FirstEnergy Corp.     12,023,480   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   29


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Utilities – (continued)   
  459,900      TECO Energy, Inc.   $ 7,905,681   
  79,500      The Southern Co.     3,508,335   
   

 

 

 
      53,281,376   

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 98.2%   
  (Cost $1,170,796,645)   $ 1,233,271,773   

 

 

 
 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 1.8%

    22,286,471   

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 1,255,558,244   

 

 

 

 

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 this security is held as collateral for call options written.

(b)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Type    Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
     Expiration
Date
     Current
Value
     Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

S&P 500 E-mini Index

   312      September 2013      $24,949,080      $ 51,409   

WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following written options:

 

Call Options   

Number of

Contracts

       Exercise
Rate
       Expiration
Month
     Value  

S&P 500 Index

     3,156         $ 1,610         September 2013      $ (14,517,600

(Premiums Received $11,992,800)

                                     

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following written options activity:

 

      Number of
Contracts
       Premiums
Received
 

Contracts Outstanding December 31, 2012

     3,101         $ 8,772,729   

Contracts written

     6,441           21,273,930   

Contracts bought to close

     (6,386        (18,053,859

Contracts Outstanding June 30, 2013

     3,156           $11,992,800   

 

30   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Shares

    Description   Value  
   
  Common Stocks – 96.5%   
  Australia – 8.0%  
  4,429      Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Banks)   $ 114,952   
  64,163      Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd. (Banks)     588,362   
  130,867      BHP Billiton Ltd. (Materials)     3,766,721   
  88,939      Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Banks)     5,598,363   
  460,363      Dexus Property Group (REIT)     448,946   
  157,650      Federation Centres Ltd. (REIT)     341,678   
  328,641      GPT Group (REIT)     1,153,964   
  273,837      Iluka Resources Ltd. (Materials)     2,467,846   
  1,131,767      Metcash Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     3,630,710   
  90,430      National Australia Bank Ltd. (Banks)     2,446,128   
  92,559      Origin Energy Ltd. (Energy)     1,060,669   
  6,016      Rio Tinto Ltd. (Materials)     288,136   
  844,588      Tatts Group Ltd. (Consumer Services)     2,439,739   
  184,405      Telstra Corp. Ltd. (Telecommunication Services)     804,449   
  297,418      Toll Holdings Ltd. (Transportation)     1,439,468   
  142,954      Westpac Banking Corp. (Banks)     3,753,241   
   

 

 

 
      30,343,372   

 

 

 
  Belgium – 1.7%   
  45,353      Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (Food, Beverage & Tobacco) (a)     4,083,276   
  49,812      Belgacom SA (Telecommunication Services)     1,115,297   
  7,851      Delhaize Group SA (Food & Staples Retailing)     485,368   
  13,433      Telenet Group Holding NV (Media)     616,523   
  4,914      Umicore SA (Materials)     204,053   
   

 

 

 
      6,504,517   

 

 

 
  China – 0.3%   
  33,000      AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     186,358   
  1,635,000      Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd. Class H (Capital Goods)     1,067,138   
   

 

 

 
      1,253,496   

 

 

 
  Denmark – 0.5%   
  10,740      Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,669,667   

 

 

 
  Finland – 1.8%   
  29,669      Elisa Oyj (Telecommunication Services)     579,666   
  4,556      Kesko Oyj Class B (Food & Staples Retailing)     126,562   
  54,361      Metso Oyj (Capital Goods)     1,841,365   
  632,069      Nokia Oyj (Technology Hardware & Equipment)*     2,356,315   
  67,853      Orion Oyj Class B (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,589,935   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Finland – (continued)   
  4,928      Pohjola Bank PLC Class A (Diversified Financials)   $ 72,420   
   

 

 

 
      6,566,263   

 

 

 
  France – 8.5%   
  4,925      Casino Guichard Perrachon SA (Food & Staples Retailing)     461,429   
  38,286      CNP Assurances (Insurance)     549,712   
  37,638      Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (Capital Goods)     1,525,094   
  5,124      Essilor International SA (Health Care Equipment & Services)     545,900   
  217,745      France Telecom SA (Telecommunication Services) (a)     2,061,916   
  60,680      GDF Suez (Utilities)     1,190,228   
  11,273      Imerys SA (Materials)     692,157   
  9,504      Lafarge SA (Materials)     584,400   
  13,410      L’Oreal SA (Household & Personal Products)     2,204,396   
  11,045      LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     1,793,205   
  12,785      Pernod-Ricard SA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,419,058   
  11,133      Peugeot SA (Automobiles & Components)*     91,825   
  30,201      Rexel SA (Capital Goods)     680,452   
  13,851      Safran SA (Capital Goods)     723,111   
  25,079      Sanofi (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     2,592,682   
  23,946      Schneider Electric SA (Capital Goods)     1,739,120   
  12,440      Societe Generale SA (Banks)     428,129   
  185,622      Total SA (Energy) (a)     9,066,373   
  6,018      Unibail-Rodamco SE (REIT)     1,401,624   
  113,132      Vivendi SA (Telecommunication Services) (a)     2,144,035   
   

 

 

 
      31,894,846   

 

 

 
  Germany – 7.2%   
  23,821      BASF SE (Materials)     2,124,680   
  13,518      Bayer AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,439,270   
  34,003      Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Automobiles & Components)     2,967,655   
  8,001      Daimler AG (Registered) (Automobiles & Components) (a)     483,012   
  100,647      Deutsche Post AG (Registered) (Transportation)     2,497,862   
  240,712      Deutsche Telekom AG (Registered) (Telecommunication Services)     2,804,429   
  86,179      E.ON SE (Utilities)     1,412,359   
  21,131      Hugo Boss AG (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     2,323,548   
  50,230      K+S AG (Registered) (Materials)     1,856,357   
  122,773      RWE AG (Utilities) (a)     3,913,762   
  25,825      SAP AG (Software & Services)     1,885,820   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   31


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Shares

    Description   Value  
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Germany – (continued)   
  33,145      Siemens AG (Registered) (Capital Goods) (a)   $ 3,356,381   
  8,224      Suedzucker AG (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     254,610   
   

 

 

 
      27,319,745   

 

 

 
  Hong Kong – 3.0%   
  70,400      AIA Group Ltd. (Insurance)     296,595   
  593,000      BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. (Banks)     1,814,039   
  119,000      Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (Transportation)     207,078   
  30,000      Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd. (Utilities)     199,901   
  75,000      Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. (Consumer Services)*     364,308   
  112,000      Hang Lung Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     387,949   
  64,400      Hang Seng Bank Ltd. (Banks)     948,394   
  154,000      Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     914,587   
  168,100      Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd. (Utilities)     410,174   
  47,200      Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     708,915   
  24,500      Hopewell Holdings Ltd. (Capital Goods)     81,314   
  27,000      Hysan Development Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     116,563   
  36,500      Kerry Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     142,293   
  252,000      Li & Fung Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     343,473   
  58,000      MGM China Holdings Ltd. (Consumer Services)     153,912   
  92,000      MTR Corp. Ltd. (Transportation)     338,083   
  133,302      New World Development Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     183,101   
  10,620      Noble Group Ltd. (Capital Goods)     8,076   
  23,500      Orient Overseas International Ltd. (Transportation)     150,531   
  115,500      Power Assets Holdings Ltd. (Utilities)     994,224   
  242,400      Sands China Ltd. (Consumer Services)     1,132,752   
  155,261      Sino Land Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     217,082   
  58,200      Swire Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     171,344   
  112,000      Wharf Holdings Ltd. (Real Estate)     934,799   
   

 

 

 
      11,219,487   

 

 

 
  Israel – 0.6%   
  178,535      Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd. (Telecommunication Services)     237,368   
  46,143      Israel Chemicals Ltd. (Materials)     453,144   
  1,851      Mellanox Technologies Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)*     92,025   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Israel – (continued)   
  33,102      Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)   $ 1,297,598   
   

 

 

 
      2,080,135   

 

 

 
  Italy – 2.6%   
  223,832      Atlantia SpA (Transportation) (a)     3,650,758   
  139,829      Enel SpA (Utilities)     438,779   
  104,784      Eni SpA (Energy)     2,150,584   
  79,711      Fiat SpA (Automobiles & Components)*     555,907   
  517,201      Finmeccanica SpA (Capital Goods)* (a)     2,587,540   
  5,731      Saipem SpA (Energy)     93,172   
  538,083      Telecom Italia SpA (Telecommunication Services)     299,986   
   

 

 

 
      9,776,726   

 

 

 
  Japan – 21.9%   
  8,600      AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     243,616   
  2,200      Aeon Mall Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     54,578   
  8,300      Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     316,914   
  194,000      Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     1,257,469   
  10,700      Asics Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     168,628   
  5,600      Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     304,215   
  7,800      Benesse Holdings, Inc. (Consumer Services)     281,400   
  49,100      Bridgestone Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     1,674,321   
  134,800      Canon, Inc. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     4,417,839   
  19,200      Casio Computer Co. Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     169,195   
  23,400      Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)     331,461   
  6,600      Coca-Cola West Co. Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     117,042   
  7,800      Credit Saison Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     195,991   
  90,000      Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. (Commercial & Professional Services)     821,230   
  37,000      Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     700,808   
  64,700      Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,078,213   
  1,500      Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     141,330   
  111,000      Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     929,616   
  26,900      Denso Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     1,264,655   

 

 

 

 

32   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Shares

    Description   Value  
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Japan – (continued)   
  2,500      Dentsu, Inc. (Media)   $ 86,459   
  41,100      Eisai Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,674,996   
  8,600      FANUC Corp. (Capital Goods)     1,244,651   
  2,900      Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     978,763   
  24,000      Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     592,662   
  48,000      Fujitsu Ltd. (Software & Services)     198,576   
  61,000      Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     259,443   
  70,000      Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     161,943   
  20,000      Hino Motors Ltd. (Capital Goods)     293,478   
  54,000      Hitachi Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     346,005   
  73,000      Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     2,711,908   
  63,200      Hoya Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     1,299,911   
  32,400      Hulic Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     347,599   
  91,000      IHI Corp. (Capital Goods)     344,300   
  37,000      Isuzu Motors Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     252,930   
  73,600      ITOCHU Corp. (Capital Goods)     849,687   
  41,000      J. Front Retailing Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     326,961   
  12,500      Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     643,508   
  2,700      Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     272,719   
  47,700      Japan Tobacco, Inc. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,683,693   
  6,000      JGC Corp. (Capital Goods)     215,971   
  156,600      JX Holdings, Inc. (Energy)     756,129   
  18,500      Kao Corp. (Household & Personal Products)     629,768   
  7,100      KDDI Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     369,722   
  64,000      Kintetsu Corp. (Transportation)     281,347   
  20,000      Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     313,286   
  63,600      Komatsu Ltd. (Capital Goods)     1,464,831   
  10,000      Kubota Corp. (Capital Goods)     145,534   
  43,400      Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)*     654,088   
  1,700      Lawson, Inc. (Food & Staples Retailing)     129,754   
  9,200      Makita Corp. (Capital Goods)     494,613   
  20,000      Marubeni Corp. (Capital Goods)     133,667   
  22,000      Marui Group Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     219,156   
  8,500      Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd. (Materials)     217,191   
  2,600      Miraca Holdings, Inc. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     119,478   
  28,400      Mitsubishi Corp. (Capital Goods)     485,177   
  78,000      Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Capital Goods)     728,840   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Japan – (continued)   
  55,000      Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)   $ 1,464,313   
  50,000      Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (Capital Goods)     277,978   
  24,800      Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     117,665   
  128,300      Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     1,608,909   
  41,000      Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     1,205,402   
  12,000      Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     912,779   
  7,600      Nabtesco Corp. (Capital Goods)     157,797   
  39,000      NEC Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     85,404   
  14,800      Nikon Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     345,304   
  1,600      Nintendo Co. Ltd. (Software & Services)     188,748   
  15      Nippon Building Fund, Inc. (REIT)     173,723   
  14,000      Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     68,150   
  367,500      Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. (Materials)     990,138   
  368,000      Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (Transportation)     973,681   
  31,700      Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     321,219   
  9,000      Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     107,846   
  7,300      Nitto Denko Corp. (Materials)     469,591   
  31,000      NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     736,704   
  62,600      Nomura Holdings, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     460,784   
  2,800      Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (Real Estate)     61,851   
  81      Nomura Real Estate Office Fund, Inc. (REIT)     355,210   
  1,772      NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (Telecommunication Services)     2,756,710   
  149      NTT Urban Development Corp. (Real Estate)     182,883   
  5,500      Olympus Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)*     167,196   
  24,500      Oracle Corp. Japan (Software & Services)     1,014,768   
  19,200      Rakuten, Inc. (Retailing)     227,078   
  209,000      Resona Holdings, Inc. (Banks)     1,017,871   
  29,000      Ricoh Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     345,029   
  9,300      Rohm Co. Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     377,685   
  45,200      Sankyo Co. Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     2,135,856   
  3,800      Sanrio Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     176,820   
  13,200      Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     330,767   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   33


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Shares

    Description   Value  
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Japan – (continued)   
  21,000      Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)   $ 222,989   
  104,000      Sekisui House Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     1,502,643   
  4,100      Seven & I Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     150,156   
  133,900      Seven Bank Ltd. (Banks)     485,399   
  7,400      Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (Materials)     489,771   
  136,500      Shiseido Co. Ltd. (Household & Personal Products)     2,030,960   
  16,700      Softbank Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     972,106   
  645,000      Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (Materials)     2,023,028   
  98,700      Sumitomo Corp. (Capital Goods)     1,230,157   
  24,000      Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. (Materials)     267,328   
  74,600      Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     3,414,670   
  377,000      Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (Banks)     1,759,028   
  35,000      Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     1,394,893   
  9,000      Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     146,917   
  5,600      Sysmex Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     366,445   
  31,000      Taiheiyo Cement Corp. (Materials)     98,927   
  7,500      Terumo Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     373,185   
  46,000      The Bank of Yokohama Ltd. (Banks)     237,298   
  99,500      The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)*     1,361,987   
  8,000      The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     80,419   
  55,300      Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)*     690,471   
  84,000      Tokyu Corp. (Transportation)     550,011   
  50,000      Tokyu Land Corp. (Real Estate)     457,698   
  18,000      TonenGeneral Sekiyu KK (Energy)     174,177   
  51,000      Toppan Printing Co. Ltd. (Commercial & Professional Services)     353,793   
  248,000      Toshiba Corp. (Capital Goods)     1,188,807   
  2,200      Toyota Industries Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     90,058   
  55,600      Toyota Motor Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     3,353,672   
  3,600      Trend Micro, Inc. (Software & Services)     114,454   
  4,720      USS Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     599,161   
  4,300      West Japan Railway Co. (Transportation)     182,364   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Japan – (continued)   
  443      Yahoo Japan Corp. (Software & Services)   $ 218,140   
   

 

 

 
      82,794,236   

 

 

 
  Luxembourg – 0.2%   
  78,939      ArcelorMittal (Materials)     883,511   

 

 

 
  Netherlands – 3.0%   
  24,742      Akzo Nobel NV (Materials)     1,394,978   
  65,371      Delta Lloyd NV (Insurance)     1,310,037   
  14,640      Heineken NV (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     931,860   
  1,645      Koninklijke DSM NV (Materials)     107,189   
  60,752      Koninklijke Philips NV (Capital Goods)     1,656,167   
  110,354      Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A (Energy) (a)     3,526,197   
  69,498      Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class B (Energy)     2,301,701   
   

 

 

 
      11,228,129   

 

 

 
  New Zealand – 0.0%   
  44,301      Telecom Corp. of New Zealand Ltd. (Telecommunication Services)     77,143   

 

 

 
  Norway – 1.0%   
  179,192      Gjensidige Forsikring ASA (Insurance)     2,639,886   
  66,673      Orkla ASA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     545,886   
  14,049      Yara International ASA (Materials)     560,261   
   

 

 

 
      3,746,033   

 

 

 
  Portugal – 0.0%   
  24,156      Portugal Telecom, SGPS, SA (Registered) (Telecommunication Services)     93,977   

 

 

 
  Singapore – 0.6%   
  617,000      CapitaCommercial Trust (REIT)     711,774   
  27,000      City Developments Ltd. (Real Estate)     227,143   
  402,000      Genting Singapore PLC (Consumer Services)     416,851   
  63,000      Global Logistic Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     136,686   
  235,000      Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     103,455   
  16,000      Singapore Airlines Ltd. (Transportation)     127,711   
  10,000      Singapore Exchange Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     55,464   
  17,000      United Overseas Bank Ltd. (Banks)     265,474   
  117,000      Wilmar International Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     289,369   
   

 

 

 
      2,333,927   

 

 

 

 

34   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Shares

    Description   Value  
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Spain – 3.3%   
  10,081      ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA (Capital Goods)   $ 266,685   
  538,987      Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (Banks)     4,529,574   
  1,212,954      Banco Santander SA (Banks) (a)     7,761,994   
   

 

 

 
      12,558,253   

 

 

 
  Sweden – 4.1%   
  50,617      Boliden AB (Materials)     627,413   
  11,515      Elekta AB Class B (Health Care Equipment & Services)     175,144   
  108,408      Hennes & Mauritz AB Class B (Retailing)     3,566,773   
  348,031      Ratos AB Class B (Diversified Financials)     2,699,063   
  27,556      Sandvik AB (Capital Goods)     329,110   
  226,362      Securitas AB Class B (Commercial & Professional Services)     1,978,912   
  17,964      SKF AB Class B (Capital Goods)     420,845   
  207,530      Swedbank AB Class A (Banks)     4,753,382   
  65,661      Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     744,585   
  21,273      Volvo AB Class B (Capital Goods)     283,877   
   

 

 

 
      15,579,104   

 

 

 
  Switzerland – 9.4%   
  13,699      Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA Class A (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     1,211,743   
  130,045      Credit Suisse Group AG (Registered) (Diversified Financials)*     3,442,822   
  659      EMS-Chemie Holding AG (Registered) (Materials)     195,186   
  458,460      Glencore Xstrata PLC (Materials)     1,897,787   
  61,645      Lonza Group AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)*     4,631,852   
  141,180      Nestle SA (Registered) (Food, Beverage & Tobacco) (a)     9,264,288   
  23,383      Novartis AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) (a)     1,656,231   
  647      Partners Group Holding AG (Diversified Financials)     174,898   
  34,969      Roche Holding AG (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     8,679,213   
  2,853      Syngenta AG (Registered) (Materials)     1,116,372   
  12,566      Zurich Insurance Group AG (Insurance)*     3,257,222   
   

 

 

 
      35,527,614   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  United Kingdom – 18.8%   
  26,347      Anglo American PLC (Materials)   $ 507,723   
  46,156      ARM Holdings PLC (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     558,353   
  131,312      AstraZeneca PLC (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     6,208,281   
  654,366      Aviva PLC (Insurance)     3,372,699   
  34,415      BHP Billiton PLC (Materials)     877,508   
  242,976      BP PLC ADR (Energy) (a)(b)     10,141,818   
  17,507      British American Tobacco PLC (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     897,927   
  44,418      British Land Co. PLC (REIT)     382,643   
  6,737      Burberry Group PLC (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     138,597   
  128,885      Capita PLC (Commercial & Professional Services)     1,894,481   
  115,718      Compass Group PLC (Consumer Services)     1,478,411   
  47,423      Diageo PLC (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,359,917   
  253,718      G4S PLC (Commercial & Professional Services)     894,609   
  20,965      GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,047,621   
  1,027,973      HSBC Holdings PLC (Banks) (a)     10,641,730   
  461,621      ICAP PLC (Diversified Financials)     2,548,768   
  113,917      Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     3,950,029   
  63,146      Inmarsat PLC (Telecommunication Services)     646,681   
  60,442      J Sainsbury PLC (Food & Staples Retailing)     326,680   
  330,340      Melrose Industries PLC (Capital Goods)     1,252,073   
  33,103      Pearson PLC (Media)     588,714   
  100,924      Persimmon PLC (Consumer Durables & Apparel)*     1,811,676   
  13,444      Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (Household & Personal Products)     950,982   
  5,912      Reed Elsevier PLC (Media)     67,169   
  234,189      Resolution Ltd. (Insurance)     1,014,430   
  126,892      Rio Tinto PLC (Materials) (a)     5,160,566   
  304,988      RSA Insurance Group PLC (Insurance)     553,308   
  9,279      SABMiller PLC (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     444,909   
  58,875      Segro PLC (REIT)     249,764   
  74,213      SSE PLC (Utilities)     1,718,593   
  86,475      Standard Chartered PLC (Banks)     1,877,406   
  459,811      Tesco PLC (Food & Staples Retailing)     2,315,524   
  51,694      Unilever PLC (Food, Beverage & Tobacco) (a)     2,092,686   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   35


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Shares

    Description   Value  
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  United Kingdom – (continued)   
  99,440      Vodafone Group PLC ADR (Telecommunication Services) (b)   $ 2,857,906   
   

 

 

 
      70,830,182   

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS   
  (Cost $403,248,330)   $ 364,280,363   

 

 

 
   
  Preferred Stocks – 1.5%   
  Germany – 1.5%   
  39,079      Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Preference Shares (Automobiles & Components) (a)     2,668,961   
  62,130      ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG Preference Shares (Media)*     2,664,774   
  14,294      RWE AG Preference Shares (Utilities)     441,193   

 

 

 
  TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS   
  (Cost $5,807,138)   $ 5,774,928   

 

 

 
Units     Description   Expiration
Month
    Value  
  Right * – 0.0%   
  Hong Kong – 0.0%   
  1,666      New World Development Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     12/49      $   
  (Cost $0)         

 

 

 
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 98.0%
(Cost $409,055,468)
 
  
  $ 370,055,291   

 

 

 
 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 2.0%
 
  
    7,595,709   

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%      $ 377,651,000   

 

 

 

 

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 this security is held as collateral for call options written.

(b)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR

   

American Depositary Receipt

REIT

   

Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Type    Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
       Expiration
Date
     Current
Value
       Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     125         September 2013      $ 4,227,108         $ (136,716

FTSE 100 Index

     21         September 2013        1,967,980           (47,707

TSE TOPIX Index

     17         September 2013        1,938,596           110,392   
TOTAL                                 $ (74,031

WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following written options:

 

Call Options   

Number of

Contracts

       Exercise Rate        Expiration
Month
     Value  

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     2,379         EUR   2,650         September 2013      $ (2,396,788

FTSE 100 Index

     485         GBP 6,250         September 2013        (1,117,556

Nikkei-225 Stock Average

     173         JPY 13,000         September 2013        (2,040,835
TOTAL (Premiums Received $4,548,045)                 3,037                $ (5,555,179

 

36   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following written options activity:

 

      Number of
Contracts
       Premiums
Received
 

Contracts Outstanding December 31, 2012

     2,755         $ 3,138,291   

Contracts written

     6,354           7,285,586   

Contracts expired

     (3,104        (1,912,811

Contracts bought to close

     (2,968        (3,963,021

Contracts Outstanding June 30, 2013

     3,037         $ 4,548,045   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   37


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
  Common Stocks – 96.0%   
  Automobiles & Components – 0.8%   
  29,340      BorgWarner, Inc.*   $ 2,527,641   
  16,019      General Motors Co.*     533,593   
  10,940      Gentex Corp.     252,167   
   

 

 

 
      3,313,401   

 

 

 
  Banks – 3.8%   
  32,755      Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.     397,646   
  7,860      Hancock Holding Co.     236,350   
  2,190      M&T Bank Corp.     244,733   
  63,147      Ocwen Financial Corp.*     2,602,919   
  166,400      Regions Financial Corp.     1,585,792   
  64,124      The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.     4,675,922   
  15,761      U.S. Bancorp     569,760   
  5,424      Walker & Dunlop, Inc.*     94,920   
  116,732      Wells Fargo & Co.     4,817,530   
   

 

 

 
      15,225,572   

 

 

 
  Capital Goods – 9.0%   
  8,748      AGCO Corp.     439,062   
  31,608      Alliant Techsystems, Inc.     2,602,287   
  2,060      Carlisle Companies, Inc.     128,359   
  2,900      Danaher Corp.     183,570   
  12,445      DigitalGlobe, Inc.*     385,919   
  20,780      Donaldson Co., Inc.     741,015   
  1,900      EnerSys, Inc.     93,176   
  168,234      General Electric Co.     3,901,346   
  9,481      Honeywell International, Inc.     752,223   
  3,718      Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.     233,453   
  62,899      Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     4,350,724   
  1,627      L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.     139,434   
  29,272      Lockheed Martin Corp.     3,174,841   
  8,660      Masco Corp.     168,783   
  66,406      Raytheon Co.     4,390,765   
  37,020      Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. Class A*     795,190   
  9,040      SPX Corp.     650,699   
  25,430      TAL International Group, Inc.* (a)     1,107,985   
  23,061      Taser International, Inc.*     196,480   
  55,021      The Boeing Co.     5,636,351   
  6,527      Trex Co., Inc.*     309,967   
  18,029      United Technologies Corp.     1,675,615   
  26,059      WABCO Holdings, Inc.*     1,946,347   
  23,184      Watsco, Inc.     1,946,529   
   

 

 

 
      35,950,120   

 

 

 
  Commercial & Professional Services – 0.5%   
  2,261      Barrett Business Services, Inc.     118,047   
  9,909      Kforce, Inc.     144,672   
  17,718      Manpowergroup, Inc.     970,946   
  65,378      Steelcase, Inc. Class A     953,211   
   

 

 

 
      2,186,876   

 

 

 
  Consumer Durables & Apparel – 1.2%   
  3,573      Arctic Cat, Inc.     160,714   
  24,689      Blyth, Inc. (a)     344,658   

 

 

 
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Consumer Durables & Apparel – (continued)   
  8,345      Columbia Sportswear Co. (a)   $ 522,814   
  30,240      Garmin Ltd. (a)     1,093,478   
  3,479      Harman International Industries, Inc.     188,562   
  37,602      Hasbro, Inc.     1,685,698   
  33,728      Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Class A* (a)     189,214   
  32,101      PulteGroup, Inc.*     608,956   
  440      Ralph Lauren Corp.     76,446   
   

 

 

 
      4,870,540   

 

 

 
  Consumer Services – 2.8%   
  81,740      Apollo Group, Inc. Class A*     1,448,433   
  9,538      Bally Technologies, Inc.*     538,134   
  38,746      Boyd Gaming Corp.*     437,830   
  11,820      Coinstar, Inc.* (a)     693,479   
  6,048      Marriott International, Inc. Class A     244,158   
  6,393      Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.*     166,665   
  12,296      Papa John’s International, Inc.*     803,790   
  17,760      Starbucks Corp.     1,163,102   
  5,310      Wyndham Worldwide Corp.     303,891   
  28,498      Wynn Resorts Ltd.     3,647,744   
  24,978      Yum! Brands, Inc.     1,731,975   
   

 

 

 
      11,179,201   

 

 

 
  Diversified Financials – 5.9%   
  12,435      Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     1,005,743   
  25,706      Apollo Investment Corp.     198,964   
  28,423      BGC Partners, Inc. Class A     167,412   
  21,640      Capital One Financial Corp.     1,359,208   
  14,027      Cash America International, Inc.     637,667   
  14,465      CBOE Holdings, Inc.     674,648   
  68,745      Citigroup, Inc.     3,297,698   
  31,348      Cohen & Steers, Inc. (a)     1,065,205   
  29,252      FXCM, Inc. Class A     480,025   
  7,271      Greenhill & Co., Inc.     332,576   
  5,706      Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Class A     91,125   
  8,745      Investment Technology Group, Inc.*     122,255   
  28,440      Janus Capital Group, Inc.     242,024   
  153,495      JPMorgan Chase & Co.     8,103,001   
  13,021      Leucadia National Corp.     341,411   
  9,720      LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.     367,027   
  20,856      Morgan Stanley     509,512   
  11,360      PHH Corp.*     231,517   
  174,389      TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.     4,235,909   
  8,807      WisdomTree Investments, Inc.*     101,897   
   

 

 

 
      23,564,824   

 

 

 
  Energy – 9.8%   
  32,635      Alon USA Energy, Inc.     471,902   
  47,903      Chevron Corp.     5,668,841   
  70,833      ConocoPhillips     4,285,397   
  11,910      CVR Energy, Inc.     564,534   
  5,344      Delek US Holdings, Inc.     153,800   
  6,150      Exterran Holdings, Inc.*     172,938   
  127,465      Exxon Mobil Corp.     11,516,463   
  40,501      Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.*     539,473   

 

 

 

 

38   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Energy – (continued)   
  42,992      Hess Corp.   $ 2,858,538   
  44,514      Marathon Petroleum Corp.     3,163,165   
  2,426      Occidental Petroleum Corp.     216,472   
  76,241      Phillips 66     4,491,357   
  44,040      Ultra Petroleum Corp.* (a)     872,873   
  89,185      Valero Energy Corp.     3,100,962   
  29,668      Western Refining, Inc.     832,781   
   

 

 

 
      38,909,496   

 

 

 
  Food & Staples Retailing – 1.1%   
  1,972      Costco Wholesale Corp.     218,044   
  48,060      CVS Caremark Corp.     2,748,071   
  31,304      Safeway, Inc.     740,653   
  11,362      The Pantry, Inc.*     138,389   
  5,457      Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     406,492   
   

 

 

 
      4,251,649   

 

 

 
  Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 3.9%   
  67,825      Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.     2,299,946   
  15,795      Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.     440,364   
  22,257      Lancaster Colony Corp.     1,735,823   
  9,880      Philip Morris International, Inc.     855,806   
  298,329      Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.*     4,457,035   
  58,253      Sanderson Farms, Inc.     3,869,164   
  12,845      The Hershey Co.     1,146,802   
  4,145      Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A     106,444   
  12,346      Universal Corp.     714,216   
   

 

 

 
      15,625,600   

 

 

 
  Health Care Equipment & Services – 3.0%   
  122,705      Abbott Laboratories     4,279,950   
  12,250      Becton, Dickinson and Co.     1,210,668   
  179,530      Boston Scientific Corp.*     1,664,243   
  29,477      Medtronic, Inc.     1,517,181   
  100,323      Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. Class A*     670,158   
  60,380      St. Jude Medical, Inc.     2,755,139   
   

 

 

 
      12,097,339   

 

 

 
  Household & Personal Products – 1.4%   
  20,503      Kimberly-Clark Corp.     1,991,661   
  34,866      Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. Class A     2,131,010   
  12,514      The Female Health Co.     123,388   
  8,185      The Procter & Gamble Co.     630,163   
  8,571      USANA Health Sciences, Inc.*     620,369   
   

 

 

 
      5,496,591   

 

 

 
  Insurance – 4.1%   
  22,280      Aflac, Inc.     1,294,914   
  58,457      Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B*     6,542,507   
  17,026      Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.     679,678   
  54,692      MetLife, Inc.     2,502,706   
  66,309      Prudential Financial, Inc.     4,842,546   
  10,305      Unum Group     302,658   
   

 

 

 
      16,165,009   

 

 

 
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Materials – 2.9%   
  2,551      AEP Industries, Inc.*   $ 189,769   
  3,356      Bemis Co., Inc.     131,354   
  20,380      Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.     221,531   
  1,400      Kaiser Aluminum Corp.     86,716   
  66,105      LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A     4,380,117   
  14,360      Minerals Technologies, Inc.     593,642   
  8,040      OM Group, Inc.*     248,597   
  8,231      PPG Industries, Inc.     1,205,101   
  32,498      Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.     2,130,569   
  41,926      Resolute Forest Products, Inc.*     552,165   
  13,260      Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Class A     310,019   
  3,465      Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.     172,834   
  25,080      SunCoke Energy, Inc.*     351,622   
  12,293      The Valspar Corp.     794,988   
   

 

 

 
      11,369,024   

 

 

 
  Media – 2.3%   
  74,301      DIRECTV*     4,578,428   
  14,898      Regal Entertainment Group Class A (a)     266,674   
  62,130      Viacom, Inc. Class B     4,227,946   
   

 

 

 
      9,073,048   

 

 

 
  Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – 12.1%   
  77,032      AbbVie, Inc.     3,184,503   
  39,538      Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     3,646,985   
  1,432      Allergan, Inc.     120,632   
  19,843      Amgen, Inc.     1,957,710   
  16,914      Biogen Idec, Inc.*     3,639,893   
  48,696      Cambrex Corp.*     680,283   
  6,816      Celgene Corp.*     796,859   
  7,560      Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     365,148   
  8,785      Forest Laboratories, Inc.*     360,185   
  8,509      Genomic Health, Inc.* (a)     269,820   
  101,303      Johnson & Johnson     8,697,876   
  20,007      Life Technologies Corp.*     1,480,718   
  126,887      Merck & Co., Inc.     5,893,901   
  369,345      PDL BioPharma, Inc. (a)     2,851,343   
  279,552      Pfizer, Inc.     7,830,252   
  16,654      Pharmacyclics, Inc.*     1,323,493   
  14,856      Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     675,354   
  6,353      Santarus, Inc.*     133,731   
  31,212      Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     2,492,902   
  98,272      Warner Chilcott PLC Class A     1,953,647   
   

 

 

 
      48,355,235   

 

 

 
  Real Estate – 4.8%   
  53,031      American Tower Corp. (REIT)     3,880,278   
  28,860      Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A (REIT)     866,954   
  14,677      Corrections Corp. of America (REIT)     497,110   
  17,180      Cousins Properties, Inc. (REIT)     173,518   
  10,500      Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (REIT)     825,195   
  17,100      Equity Residential (REIT)     992,826   
  28,074      Extra Space Storage, Inc. (REIT)     1,177,143   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   39


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Real Estate – (continued)   
  21,071      Health Care Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (REIT)   $ 1,412,389   
  2,876      Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)     73,338   
  41,632      Rayonier, Inc. (REIT)     2,305,997   
  5,740      Realogy Holdings Corp.*     275,750   
  16,421      Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)     2,593,204   
  51,239      Taubman Centers, Inc. (REIT)     3,850,619   
   

 

 

 
      18,924,321   

 

 

 
  Retailing – 5.3%   
  90,586      American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.     1,654,100   
  3,461      AutoZone, Inc.*     1,465,606   
  57,272      GameStop Corp. Class A (a)     2,407,142   
  7,937      Group 1 Automotive, Inc.     510,587   
  4,080      Guess?, Inc.     126,602   
  9,840      L Brands, Inc.     484,620   
  178,063      Liberty Interactive Corp. Series A*     4,097,230   
  10,000      Lowe’s Companies, Inc.     409,000   
  5,167      Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.*     402,354   
  38,121      O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*     4,293,187   
  5,981      Priceline.com, Inc.*     4,947,064   
  2,503      TripAdvisor, Inc.*     152,358   
  6,800      Urban Outfitters, Inc.*     273,496   
   

 

 

 
      21,223,346   

 

 

 
  Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.0%   
  20,607      Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.*     358,768   
  4,020      First Solar, Inc.*     179,815   
  40,120      Intel Corp.     971,706   
  3,200      KLA-Tencor Corp.     178,336   
  85,780      LSI Corp.*     612,469   
  12,600      Rambus, Inc.*     108,234   
  78,832      SunPower Corp.* (a)     1,631,822   
   

 

 

 
      4,041,150   

 

 

 
  Software & Services – 8.8%   
  89,702      Activision Blizzard, Inc.     1,279,151   
  25,774      Aspen Technology, Inc.*     742,041   
  25,301      eBay, Inc.*     1,308,568   
  18,780      Electronic Arts, Inc.*     431,377   
  3,803      Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*     121,164   
  8,674      Google, Inc. Class A*     7,636,329   
  7,365      IAC/InterActiveCorp     350,279   
  40,515      International Business Machines Corp.     7,742,822   
  6,061      Lender Processing Services, Inc.     196,073   
  3,480      ManTech International Corp. Class A     90,898   
  8,885      Mastercard, Inc. Class A     5,104,432   
  36,898      Mentor Graphics Corp.     721,356   
  81,304      Microsoft Corp. (b)     2,807,427   
  17,420      Pandora Media, Inc.*     320,528   
  10,026      Shutterstock, Inc.*     559,250   
  7,659      TeleTech Holdings, Inc.*     179,450   
  14,390      Travelzoo, Inc.*     392,271   
  15,005      VASCO Data Security International, Inc.*     124,692   
  12,293      VeriSign, Inc.*     549,005   

 

 

 
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Software & Services – (continued)   
  6,244      VistaPrint NV* (a)   $ 308,266   
  5,880      VMware, Inc. Class A*     393,901   
  38,363      Vringo, Inc.* (a)     121,611   
  61,075      Zillow, Inc. Class A* (a)     3,438,523   
   

 

 

 
      34,919,414   

 

 

 
  Technology Hardware & Equipment – 4.2%   
  18,630      Apple, Inc. (b)     7,378,971   
  37,269      Ciena Corp.*     723,764   
  176,994      Corning, Inc.     2,518,625   
  34,310      Daktronics, Inc.     352,021   
  24,038      EchoStar Corp. Class A*     940,126   
  6,000      FLIR Systems, Inc.     161,820   
  25,520      Lexmark International, Inc. Class A     780,146   
  8,981      Polycom, Inc.*     94,707   
  1,611      QUALCOMM, Inc.     98,400   
  34,181      Western Digital Corp.     2,122,251   
  170,320      Xerox Corp.     1,544,802   
   

 

 

 
      16,715,633   

 

 

 
  Telecommunication Services – 2.2%   
  232,934      AT&T, Inc. (b)     8,245,863   
  11,271      Verizon Communications, Inc.     567,336   
   

 

 

 
      8,813,199   

 

 

 
  Transportation – 3.7%   
  14,103      Allegiant Travel Co.     1,494,777   
  11,928      Arkansas Best Corp.     273,748   
  15,629      CSX Corp.     362,436   
  28,966      Delta Air Lines, Inc.*     541,954   
  3,220      FedEx Corp.     317,428   
  24,289      Heartland Express, Inc.     336,888   
  51,198      Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.*     1,269,710   
  23,000      Knight Transportation, Inc.     386,860   
  4,878      Norfolk Southern Corp.     354,387   
  5,745      Saia, Inc.*     172,178   
  124,239      SkyWest, Inc.     1,682,196   
  30,565      Spirit Airlines, Inc.*     971,050   
  159,879      U.S. Airways Group, Inc.* (a)     2,625,213   
  9,688      Union Pacific Corp.     1,494,665   
  16,477      United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B     1,424,931   
  36,159      Werner Enterprises, Inc.     873,963   
   

 

 

 
      14,582,384   

 

 

 
  Utilities – 1.4%   
  9,873      American Water Works Co., Inc.     407,064   
  6,662      Consolidated Edison, Inc.     388,461   
  150,471      Dynegy, Inc.* (a)     3,393,121   
  6,584      Entergy Corp.     458,773   
  18,272      Pinnacle West Capital Corp.     1,013,548   
   

 

 

 
      5,660,967   

 

 

 
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING
REINVESTMENT VEHICLE
  
  
  (Cost $334,069,281)   $ 382,513,939   

 

 

 

 

40   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

 

    
Shares
  Rate   Value  
Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle (c)(d) – 5.2%   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Money Market Fund — FST Shares

   

20,804,975   0.069%   $ 20,804,975   
(Cost $20,804,975)  

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 101.2%   
(Cost $354,874,256)   $ 403,318,914   

 

 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF

    OTHER ASSETS – (1.2)%

    (4,922,092

 

 
NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 398,396,822   

 

 

 

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)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

(c)

  Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at June 30, 2013.

(d)

  Represents an affiliated issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviation:

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Type    Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
       Expiration
Date
     Current
Value
       Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

Russell 2000 Mini Index

     10         September 2013      $ 974,700         $ (21,516

S&P 500 E-mini Index

     125         September 2013        9,995,625           (287,406
TOTAL                                 $ (308,922

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   41


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
   
  Common Stocks – 92.2%   
  Australia – 6.8%  
  60,230      Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Banks)   $ 1,563,532   
  32,512      BHP Billiton Ltd. (Materials)     935,787   
  30,957      BlueScope Steel Ltd. (Materials)*     131,699   
  5,391      Caltex Australia Ltd. (Energy)     88,672   
  40,590      Charter Hall Group (REIT)     143,186   
  44,744      Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     518,407   
  213,255      Commonwealth Property Office Fund (REIT)     213,727   
  518      CSL Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     29,100   
  134,635      GPT Group (REIT)     472,747   
  51,811      Insurance Australia Group Ltd. (Insurance)     257,174   
  2,435      McMillan Shakespeare Ltd. (Commercial & Professional Services)     35,975   
  38,244      National Australia Bank Ltd. (Banks)     1,034,499   
  4,679      Newcrest Mining Ltd. (Materials)     43,193   
  88,192      NIB Holdings Ltd. (Insurance)     171,990   
  150,943      Primary Health Care Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     661,068   
  16,903      Ramsay Health Care Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     552,485   
  33,746      Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     458,448   
  43,518      Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     231,243   
  75,681      Westpac Banking Corp. (Banks)     1,986,996   
  11,795      Woodside Petroleum Ltd. (Energy)     375,646   
  50,311      Woolworths Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     1,507,149   
   

 

 

 
      11,412,723   

 

 

 
  Austria – 0.0%  
  1,393      Raiffeisen Bank International AG (Banks)* (a)     40,556   

 

 

 
  Belgium – 1.2%  
  6,916      Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     622,670   
  9,440      Delhaize Group SA (Food & Staples Retailing)     583,604   
  20,399      KBC Groep NV (Banks)     760,462   
  885      Sofina SA (Diversified Financials)     80,188   
   

 

 

 
      2,046,924   

 

 

 
  Bermuda – 0.3%  
  29,270      Catlin Group Ltd. (Insurance)     222,385   
  23,486      Hiscox Ltd. (Insurance)     203,824   
   

 

 

 
      426,209   

 

 

 
  China – 0.0%  
  40,000      China Minzhong Food Corp. Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)*     32,783   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Denmark – 0.8%  
  11,475      Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (Materials)   $ 392,581   
  9,877      GN Store Nord A/S (Health Care Equipment & Services)     186,533   
  3,204      Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     498,102   
  11,855      Topdanmark A/S (Insurance)*     301,728   
   

 

 

 
      1,378,944   

 

 

 
  Finland – 0.3%  
  2,020      Cramo Oyj (Capital Goods)     23,393   
  10,289      Metso Oyj (Capital Goods)     348,518   
  15,663      Ramirent Oyj (Capital Goods)     135,199   
   

 

 

 
      507,110   

 

 

 
  France – 10.2%  
  40,355      AXA SA (Insurance)     795,507   
  13,604      BNP Paribas SA (Banks)     744,752   
  1,028      Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (Capital Goods)     41,673   
  26,635      Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin Class B (Automobiles & Components) (a)     2,381,594   
  19,275      Credit Agricole SA (Banks)*     165,897   
  10,557      Danone SA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     794,608   
  3,711      Fonciere Des Regions (REIT)     278,141   
  3,162      Gecina SA (REIT)     349,478   
  2,125      Hermes International (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     685,883   
  60,073      Legrand SA (Capital Goods)     2,785,299   
  13,214      MPI (Energy)     57,792   
  20,614      Natixis (Banks)     86,553   
  14,461      Renault SA (Automobiles & Components)     974,057   
  32,055      Sanofi (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     3,313,865   
  5,699      Schneider Electric SA (Capital Goods)     413,900   
  29,981      Total SA (Energy)     1,464,368   
  34,300      Vinci SA (Capital Goods)     1,720,508   
   

 

 

 
      17,053,875   

 

 

 
  Germany – 4.6%  
  6,330      Allianz SE (Registered) (Insurance)     923,935   
  28,928      BASF SE (Materials)     2,580,192   
  15,296      Bayer AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,628,575   
  5,879      Commerzbank AG (Banks)*     51,072   
  8,158      Continental AG (Automobiles & Components)     1,087,536   
  634      Daimler AG (Registered) (Automobiles & Components)     38,274   
  6,946      Deutsche Bank AG (Registered) (Diversified Financials)     291,266   

 

 

 

 

42   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Germany – (continued)  
  14,755      Deutsche Telekom AG (Registered) (Telecommunication Services)   $ 171,904   
  706      Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Household & Personal Products)     55,294   
  12,590      SAP AG (Software & Services)     919,360   
   

 

 

 
      7,747,408   

 

 

 
  Hong Kong – 2.7%  
  198,200      AIA Group Ltd. (Insurance)     835,017   
  83,000      BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. (Banks)     253,904   
  71,000      Champion REIT (REIT)     32,508   
  72,000      CLP Holdings Ltd. (Utilities)     582,035   
  3,600      Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd. (Banks)     14,404   
  38,000      First Pacific Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     40,622   
  3,000      Guoco Group Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     33,967   
  19,600      Hang Seng Bank Ltd. (Banks)     288,642   
  31,000      Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. (Capital Goods)     324,330   
  1,200      Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. (Capital Goods)     72,423   
  116,800      MGM China Holdings Ltd. (Consumer Services)     309,947   
  27,360      Noble Group Ltd. (Capital Goods)     20,809   
  25,000      Road King Infrastructure Ltd. (Transportation)     23,068   
  111,000      SJM Holdings Ltd. (Consumer Services)     269,376   
  42,000      Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     23,827   
  94,000      Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)     38,353   
  35,500      Swire Pacific Ltd. Class A (Real Estate)     427,714   
  24,000      Wharf Holdings Ltd. (Real Estate)     200,314   
  97,000      Wheelock & Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     483,968   
  73,200      Wynn Macau Ltd. (Consumer Services)     196,891   
   

 

 

 
      4,472,119   

 

 

 
  Israel – 0.4%  
  10,970      Bank Hapoalim B.M. (Banks)*     49,508   
  8,970      Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM (Banks)*     29,632   
  7,022      Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. (Banks)*     70,303   
  839      NICE Systems Ltd. ADR (Software & Services)     30,951   
  12,566      Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     492,587   
  91      The Israel Corp. Ltd. (Materials)*     54,255   
   

 

 

 
      727,236   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Italy – 2.9%  
  6,149      ASTM SpA (Transportation)*   $ 69,966   
  9,350      De’Longhi SpA (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     146,099   
  105,938      Enel SpA (Utilities)     332,430   
  52,581      Eni SpA (Energy)     1,079,171   
  1,626      Exor SpA (Diversified Financials)     48,155   
  18,973      Gtech SpA (Consumer Services)     474,754   
  884,957      Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (Banks)     1,348,914   
  200,071      Iren SpA (Utilities)*     222,947   
  131,653      Mediaset SpA (Media)*     495,902   
  135,322      UniCredit SpA (Banks)     632,615   
   

 

 

 
      4,850,953   

 

 

 
  Japan – 22.4%  
  198      Accordia Golf Co. Ltd. (Consumer Services)     207,793   
  16,700      AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     473,068   
  3,200      Agrex, Inc. (Software & Services)     26,732   
  2,800      Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     106,911   
  3,400      Alfresa Holdings Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     182,053   
  21,000      Amada Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     138,256   
  208,000      Aozora Bank Ltd. (Banks)     649,599   
  21,000      Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     136,118   
  3,500      Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     86,701   
  22,200      Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,205,995   
  700      Canon, Inc. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     22,941   
  3,800      Central Japan Railway Co. (Transportation)     463,144   
  13,100      Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)     185,562   
  21,900      Credit Saison Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     550,283   
  62,000      Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     1,174,326   
  33,700      Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     561,604   
  41,000      Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     343,372   
  3,400      Eisai Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     138,564   
  20,100      Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. (Utilities)     628,420   
  24,000      Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     592,662   
  617      Fuji Media Holdings, Inc. (Media)     1,240,331   
  8,300      FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     182,547   
  298,000      Fujitsu Ltd. (Software & Services)     1,232,824   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   43


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Japan – (continued)  
  14,400      Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd.
(Real Estate)
  $ 239,943   
  1,400      HIS Co. Ltd. (Consumer Services)     59,825   
  4,000      Hisaka Works Ltd. (Capital Goods)     34,092   
  1,500      Hitachi Capital Corp.
(Diversified Financials)
    29,643   
  68,000      Hitachi Ltd. (Technology
Hardware & Equipment)
    435,710   
  7,600      Hokuriku Electric Power Co. (Utilities)     119,254   
  16,100      Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
(Automobiles & Components)
    598,106   
  21,100      Ibiden Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     328,415   
  11,000      IHI Corp. (Capital Goods)     41,619   
  2,700      Information Services International-Dentsu Ltd. (Software & Services)     30,605   
  174,000      Isuzu Motors Ltd.
(Automobiles & Components)
    1,189,455   
  16,300      Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     839,135   
  3,500      Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. (Energy)     141,715   
  43,900      JFE Holdings, Inc. (Materials)     961,759   
  10,200      JTEKT Corp. (Capital Goods)     114,330   
  165,000      Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (Transportation)     335,400   
  6,000      KDDI Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     312,441   
  59,000      Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     924,194   
  6,300      Kirindo Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     42,627   
  28,500      Konica Minolta, Inc. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     214,512   
  5,500      Konoike Transport Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     76,474   
  18,100      Kyokuto Securities Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     288,618   
  32,000      Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     361,707   
  1,000      Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd. (Materials)     25,552   
  12,000      Mito Securities Co. Ltd.
(Diversified Financials)
    50,234   
  83,000      Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (Materials)     388,997   
  8,900      Mitsubishi Corp. (Capital Goods)     152,045   
  97,000      Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (Capital Goods)     539,277   
  16,000      Mitsubishi Materials Corp. (Materials)     56,329   
  279,600      Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     1,726,773   
  2,500      Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     31,351   
  227,400      Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     472,240   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Japan – (continued)  
  45,300      MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings (Insurance)   $ 1,147,458   
  14,400      Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     233,387   
  4,800      Nexon Co. Ltd. (Software & Services)     53,016   
  3,000      NGK Insulators Ltd. (Capital Goods)     37,073   
  5,600      Nihon Eslead Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     60,099   
  85,000      Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     413,770   
  7,600      Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     396,119   
  2,500      Noevir Holdings Co. Ltd.
(Household & Personal Products)
    39,010   
  114,500      Nomura Holdings, Inc.
(Diversified Financials)
    842,808   
  7,400      Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (Real Estate)     163,464   
  52      Nomura Real Estate Office Fund, Inc. (REIT)     228,036   
  232      NTT Data Corp. (Software & Services)     826,374   
  90      NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (Telecommunication Services)     140,013   
  35      NTT Urban Development Corp.
(Real Estate)
    42,959   
  25,000      OKK Corp. (Capital Goods)     35,017   
  43,200      Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,426,418   
  71,900      Round One Corp. (Consumer Services)     435,080   
  19,000      Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.
(Consumer Durables & Apparel)
    201,752   
  28,900      Seven & I Holdings Co. Ltd.
(Food & Staples Retailing)
    1,058,415   
  7,900      Showa Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     101,708   
  11,800      Softbank Corp.
(Telecommunication Services)
    686,877   
  2,700      Sony Financial Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     42,510   
  2,500      Step Co. Ltd. (Consumer Services)     21,065   
  43,500      Sumitomo Corp. (Capital Goods)     542,166   
  67,200      Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. (Capital Goods)     799,952   
  13,000      Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. (Materials)     144,803   
  16,700      Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     764,410   
  257,000      Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (Banks)     1,199,126   
  26,600      T&D Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     355,817   
  3,200      Taikisha Ltd. (Capital Goods)     78,673   
  5,000      Tanseisha Co. Ltd. (Commercial & Professional Services)     21,506   

 

 

 

 

44   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)   
  Japan – (continued)  
  7,800      The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)   $ 122,306   
  282      The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (Insurance)     404,824   
  5,000      The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)*     68,442   
  11,700      Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)*     146,085   
  4,300      Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     135,686   
  18,000      Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     149,779   
  4,000      Tokyu Land Corp. (Real Estate)     36,616   
  3,000      Topre Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     25,930   
  2,100      Toukei Computer Co. Ltd.
(Software & Services)
    27,959   
  27,100      Toyota Motor Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     1,634,614   
  9,800      Tv Tokyo Holdings Corp. (Media)     168,316   
  2,900      Wacom Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     32,057   
  2,500      West Japan Railway Co. (Transportation)     106,026   
  21,000      Wood One Co. Ltd. (Materials)     63,657   
  600      Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     24,880   
   

 

 

 
      37,378,241   

 

 

 
  Luxembourg – 1.6%  
  12,406      ArcelorMittal (Materials)     138,852   
  86,197      SES SA FDR (Media)     2,469,682   
   

 

 

 
      2,608,534   

 

 

 
  Netherlands – 4.7%  
  8,779      BinckBank NV (Diversified Financials)     74,075   
  2,789      Heineken NV (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     177,524   
  127,308      ING Groep NV CVA
(Diversified Financials)*
    1,163,479   
  97,863      Koninklijke Ahold NV (Food & Staples Retailing)     1,455,513   
  3,776      Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A (Energy)     120,620   
  67,583      Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A (Energy) (a)     2,159,537   
  54,158      Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class B (Energy)     1,793,656   
  22,769      Unilever NV CVA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     896,286   
   

 

 

 
      7,840,690   

 

 

 
  Norway – 3.7%  
  29,574      DNB ASA (Banks)     429,020   
  9,853      Fred Olsen Energy ASA (Energy)     390,177   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)  
  Norway – (continued)  
  110,662      Gjensidige Forsikring ASA (Insurance)   $ 1,630,290   
  5,635      Kongsberg Gruppen AS (Capital Goods)     101,855   
  129,637      Orkla ASA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,061,405   
  2,622,265      Renewable Energy Corp. ASA (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)*     963,932   
  47,379      Statoil ASA (Energy)     978,759   
  29,051      Telenor ASA
(Telecommunication Services)
    577,040   
   

 

 

 
      6,132,478   

 

 

 
  Singapore – 1.4%  
  64,000      CapitaCommercial Trust (REIT)     73,831   
  224,000      Cityspring Infrastructure Trust (Utilities)     82,978   
  18,000      ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd. (Transportation)     25,868   
  57,504      DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (Banks)     699,703   
  88,000      Fortune Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)     80,261   
  3,000      Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd. (Retailing)     100,302   
  20,000      Keppel Corp. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     163,587   
  21,800      Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)     22,224   
  5,000      Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. (Banks)     39,306   
  16,000      Singapore Airlines Ltd. (Transportation)     127,711   
  134,000      Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (Telecommunication Services)     396,883   
  24,000      Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)     29,796   
  10,000      United Overseas Bank Ltd. (Banks)     156,161   
  74,000      UOL Group Ltd. (Real Estate)     391,193   
  9,000      Wilmar International Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     22,259   
   

 

 

 
      2,412,063   

 

 

 
  Spain – 3.3%  
  2,482      ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA (Capital Goods)     65,659   
  89,214      Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A (Software & Services)     2,855,310   
  39,960      Banco Santander SA (Banks)     255,714   
  2,259      Endesa SA (Utilities)     48,244   
  67,162      Ferrovial SA (Capital Goods)     1,072,244   
  6,472      Grupo Catalana Occidente SA (Insurance)     143,304   
  23,745      Mediaset Espana Comunicacion SA (Media)*     206,836   
  15,840      Repsol SA (Energy)     334,303   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   45


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)  
  Spain – (continued)  
  11,907      Telefonica SA (Telecommunication Services)   $ 153,188   
  28,775      Vueling Airlines SA (Transportation)*     344,586   
   

 

 

 
      5,479,388   

 

 

 
  Sweden – 2.5%  
  4,588      Axfood AB (Food & Staples Retailing)     191,784   
  3,830      BioGaia AB Class B (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     130,059   
  9,893      Hennes & Mauritz AB Class B (Retailing)     325,493   
  2,733      Investor AB Class A (Diversified Financials)     71,218   
  5,725      Kinnevik Investment AB Class B (Diversified Financials)     146,772   
  2,767      Modern Times Group AB Class B (Media)     118,051   
  216,928      Nordea Bank AB (Banks)     2,422,493   
  3,303      Oresund Investment AB (Diversified Financials)*     54,672   
  108,331      SAS AB (Transportation)*     206,396   
  18,969      Swedbank AB Class A (Banks)     434,477   
   

 

 

 
      4,101,415   

 

 

 
  Switzerland – 6.8%  
  17,894      Actelion Ltd. (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)*     1,077,893   
  3,776      Basilea Pharmaceutica (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)*     279,570   
  3,524      EMS-Chemie Holding AG (Registered) (Materials)     1,043,759   
  5,140      Geberit AG (Registered) (Capital Goods)     1,273,299   
  5,582      Kudelski SA (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     69,425   
  24      Lindt & Spruengli AG (Registered) (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,044,267   
  16,615      Nestle SA (Registered) (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,090,283   
  14,028      Novartis AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     993,611   
  75,899      OC Oerlikon Corp. AG (Registered) (Capital Goods)*     899,206   
  545      Partners Group Holding AG (Diversified Financials)     147,520   
  7,944      Roche Holding AG (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,971,552   

 

 

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)  
  Switzerland – (continued)   
  17,358      Swiss Re AG (Insurance)*   $ 1,291,451   
  312      Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA (Insurance)     114,935   
   

 

 

 
      11,296,771   

 

 

 
  United Kingdom – 15.6%  
  16,828      Aberdeen Asset Management PLC (Diversified Financials)     97,933   
  4,294      Admiral Group PLC (Insurance)     86,498   
  18,222      AstraZeneca PLC (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     861,515   
  69,647      BAE Systems PLC (Capital Goods)     405,588   
  318,362      Barclays PLC (Banks)     1,355,823   
  20,217      BHP Billiton PLC (Materials)     515,490   
  9,846      Bodycote PLC (Capital Goods)     78,423   
  15,251      BP PLC ADR (Energy)     636,577   
  51,015      British American Tobacco PLC (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     2,616,538   
  7,605      Centrica PLC (Utilities)     41,597   
  14,449      Cobham PLC (Capital Goods)     57,609   
  18,444      Diageo PLC (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     528,906   
  78,621      easyJet PLC (Transportation)     1,549,692   
  58,626      GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) (b)     2,929,541   
  37,773      Hammerson PLC (REIT)     280,075   
  29,335      Hansteen Holdings PLC (REIT)     36,086   
  218,620      HSBC Holdings PLC (Banks)     2,263,187   
  5,923      IG Group Holdings PLC (Diversified Financials)     52,305   
  30,387      IMI PLC (Capital Goods)     572,750   
  119,083      Intermediate Capital Group PLC (Diversified Financials)     787,628   
  113,350      ITV PLC (Media)     241,668   
  141,972      Ladbrokes PLC (Consumer Services)     431,293   
  7,482      Lancashire Holdings Ltd. (Insurance)     90,231   
  3,221      Land Securities Group PLC (REIT)     43,260   
  93,620      Lavendon Group PLC (Capital Goods)     244,235   
  104,522      Mondi PLC (Materials)     1,301,361   
  35,719      National Grid PLC (Utilities)     404,897   
  9,667      Next PLC (Retailing)     669,635   
  90,633      Rexam PLC (Materials)     657,745   
  9,999      Rio Tinto PLC (Materials)     406,649   
  28,913      Soco International PLC (Energy)*     153,715   
  29,887      Standard Chartered PLC (Banks)     648,858   
  12,330      TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC (Telecommunication Services)     42,159   
  44,537      Tate & Lyle PLC (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     558,791   
  25,361      Tetragon Financial Group Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     276,831   
  191,371      TUI Travel PLC (Consumer Services)     1,037,571   
  20,110      Unilever PLC (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     814,097   

 

 

 

 

46   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
   
  Common Stocks – (continued)  
  United Kingdom – (continued)  
  75,809      Vodafone Group PLC ADR (Telecommunication Services)   $ 2,178,751   
  11,045      William Hill PLC (Consumer Services)     74,066   
   

 

 

 
      26,029,574   

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $138,918,200)   $ 153,975,994   

 

 

 
   
  Preferred Stocks – 1.4%  
  Germany – 1.4%  
  13,177      Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Preference Shares (Household & Personal Products)   $ 1,237,449   
  12,782      Porsche Automobil Holding SE Preference Shares (Automobiles & Components)     987,060   
  4,580      ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG Preference Shares (Media)*     196,438   

 

 

 
  TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS  
  (Cost $2,152,774)   $ 2,420,947   

 

 

 
 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES

LENDING REINVESTMENT VEHICLE

  

  

  (Cost $141,070,974)   $ 156,396,941   

 

 

 

 

Shares     Rate  

Value

 
   
  Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle (c)(d) – 0.1%   

 
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Money Market Fund —
FST Shares

 
  

  154,577      0.069%     $154,577   
  (Cost $154,577)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 93.7%  
  (Cost $141,225,551)   $ 156,551,518   

 

 

 
 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 6.3%
    10,452,686   

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 167,004,204   

 

 

 

 

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)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

(c)

  Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at June 30, 2013.

(d)

  Represents an affiliated issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR

 

—American Depositary Receipt

CVA

 

—Dutch Certification

FDR

 

—Fiduciary Depositary Receipt

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Type    Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
       Expiration
Date
     Current
Value
       Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     145         September 2013      $ 4,903,446         $ (67,559

FTSE 100 Index

     24         September 2013        2,249,120           (21,925

Hang Seng Index

     1         July 2013        133,631           2,788   

MSCI Singapore Index

     2         July 2013        111,527           1,016   

SPI 200 Index

     8         September 2013        872,298           (352

TSE TOPIX Index

     19         September 2013        2,166,667           42,655   
TOTAL                                 $ (43,377

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   47


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

       

U.S. Equity

Dividend and

Premium Fund

   

International

Equity
Dividend and
Premium Fund

   

Structured

Tax-Managed

Equity Fund

   

Structured

International

Tax-Managed

Equity Fund

 
  Assets:        
 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $1,170,796,645, $409,055,468, $334,069,281 and $141,070,974) (a)

  $ 1,233,271,773      $ 370,055,291      $ 382,513,939      $ 156,396,941   
 

Investments in affiliated securities lending reinvestment vehicle, at value which equals cost

                  20,804,975        154,577   
 

Cash

    51,406,083               16,108,710        5,333,087   
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $0, $7,179,311, $0 and $4,545,813)

           7,086,080               4,469,830   
 

Receivables:

       
 

Investments sold

    133,093,978        96,768,700               10,761   
 

Dividends

    2,255,829        1,172,183        285,767        391,938   
 

Fund shares sold

    2,125,517        445,539        496,592        549,418   
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    33,849        15,074        23,827        38,445   
 

Foreign tax reclaims

           858,318               165,153   
 

Securities lending income

                  26,287        7,662   
 

Other assets

    7,016        2,304        2,089        840   
  Total assets     1,422,194,045        476,403,489        420,262,186        167,518,652   
         
  Liabilities:        
 

Payables:

       
 

Investments purchased

    149,342,582        91,402,319               2,070   
 

Written options, at value (premiums received $11,992,800, $4,548,045, $0 and $0)

    14,517,600        5,555,179                 
 

Fund shares redeemed

    1,579,239        334,164        533,028        38,799   
 

Amounts owed to affiliates

    912,027        277,967        259,456        121,032   
 

Futures variation margin

    147,217        6,549        47,425        73,861   
 

Payable upon return of securities loaned

                  20,804,975        154,577   
 

Due to custodian

           1,034,478                 
 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

    137,136        141,833        220,480        124,109   
  Total liabilities     166,635,801        98,752,489        21,865,364        514,448   
         
  Net Assets:        
 

Paid-in capital

    1,164,022,586        408,936,544        342,544,007        192,544,148   
 

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss)

    (12,687     15,233        2,606,890        2,909,203   
 

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

    31,546,608        8,896,056        5,110,189        (43,648,355
 

Net unrealized gain (loss)

    60,001,737        (40,196,833     48,135,736        15,199,208   
    NET ASSETS   $ 1,255,558,244      $ 377,651,000      $ 398,396,822      $ 167,004,204   
   

Net Assets:

         
   

Class A

  $ 160,641,475      $ 13,376,161      $ 30,184,542      $ 3,729,538   
   

Class B

                  594,699          
   

Class C

    56,473,210        2,090,149        9,078,339        33,135   
   

Institutional

    1,011,644,598        360,127,098        357,844,079        163,055,981   
   

Service

                  41,461          
   

Class IR

    26,798,961        2,057,592        653,702        185,550   
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 1,255,558,244      $ 377,651,000      $ 398,396,822      $ 167,004,204   
   

Shares outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited shares authorized):

         
   

Class A

    15,212,792        1,855,254        2,304,346        468,602   
   

Class B

                  46,945          
   

Class C

    5,357,130        296,973        723,269        4,217   
   

Institutional

    96,009,849        50,660,179        26,903,170        20,539,797   
   

Service

                  3,147          
   

Class IR

    2,540,399        289,889        49,120        23,196   
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share: (b)

         
   

Class A

    $10.56        $7.21        $13.10        $7.96   
   

Class B

                  12.67          
   

Class C

    10.54        7.04        12.55        7.86   
   

Institutional

    10.54        7.11        13.30        7.94   
   

Service

                  13.18          
   

Class IR

    10.55        7.10        13.31        8.00   

 

  (a)   Includes loaned securities having a market value of $20,319,156 and $145,946 for the Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund and Structured International Tax-Managed Equity, respectively.
  (b)  

Maximum public offering price per share for Class A shares of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund, International Equity Dividend and Premium, Structured Tax-Managed Equity and Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Funds is $11.17, $7.63 and $13.86, $8.42, 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 NAV or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

48   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

       

U.S. Equity

Dividend and

Premium Fund

   

International

Equity
Dividend and
Premium Fund

   

Structured

Tax-Managed

Equity Fund

   

Structured

International

Tax-Managed

Equity Fund

 
  Investment income:        
 

Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $23,490, $757,774, $10,293 and $286,857)

  $ 18,718,739      $ 9,965,098      $ 3,728,239      $ 3,837,238   
 

Securities lending income — affiliated issuer

                  304,934        130,817   
  Total investment income     18,718,739        9,965,098        4,033,173        3,968,055   
         
  Expenses:        
 

Management fees

    4,439,087        1,605,895        1,336,177        688,957   
 

Distribution and Service fees (a)

    459,485        28,316        88,332        12,427   
 

Transfer Agent fees (a)

    416,888        93,568        108,449        39,875   
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    60,119        126,287        32,909        70,859   
 

Registration fees

    48,688        31,240        51,233        35,380   
 

Printing and mailing costs

    47,215        20,483        19,941        18,886   
 

Professional fees

    44,282        33,176        46,776        42,453   
 

Trustee fees

    10,013        9,222        9,156        8,869   
 

Service share fees — Service Plan

                  50          
 

Service share fees — Shareholder Administration Plan

                  50          
 

Other

    12,949        7,906        10,566        7,268   
  Total expenses     5,538,726        1,956,093        1,703,639        924,974   
 

Less — expense reductions

    (68,756     (75,586     (206,142     (172,279
  Net expenses     5,469,970        1,880,507        1,497,497        752,695   
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     13,248,769        8,084,591        2,535,676        3,215,360   
         
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):        
 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

       
 

Investments

    49,843,366        24,431,709        (3,120,190     (10,144,157
 

Futures contracts

    2,544,104        453,124        2,210,018        (27,746
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                         (26,447
 

Foreign currency transactions

           (578,196            180,395   
 

Written options

    (23,341,154     (6,128,079              
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

       
 

Investments

    85,970,581        (23,506,140     52,256,158        13,749,791   
 

Futures contracts

    31,253        (78,823     (421,782     (55,603
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                         446   
 

Foreign currency translation

           (138,740            (101,016
 

Written options

    (2,769,779     250,044                 
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     112,278,371        (5,295,101     50,924,204        3,575,663   
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 125,527,140      $ 2,789,490      $ 53,459,880      $ 6,791,023   

 

  (a)   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

    

Class IR

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

   $ 199,844       $       $ 259,641       $ 151,882       $       $ 49,332       $ 193,725       $       $ 21,949   

International Equity Dividend and Premium

     18,603                 9,713         14,139                 1,845         75,500                 2,084   

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

     40,925         3,037         44,370         31,103         577         8,430         67,787         8         544   

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

     12,260                 167         9,317                 32         30,434                 92   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   49


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

            
U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund
 
       

For the

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

         

For the Fiscal
Year Ended

December 31, 2012

 
  From operations:        
 

Net investment income

  $ 13,248,769          $ 29,474,160   
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    29,046,316            53,662,444   
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    83,232,055              12,717,605   
  Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     125,527,140              95,854,209   
         
  Distributions to shareholders:        
 

From net investment income

       
 

Class A Shares

    (1,547,564         (3,355,936
 

Class B Shares

                 
 

Class C Shares

    (330,558         (658,283
 

Institutional Shares

    (11,491,735         (25,086,206
 

Service Shares

                 
 

Class IR Shares

    (269,093         (431,612
 

From net realized gains

       
 

Class A Shares

               (7,111,148
 

Class C Shares

               (2,239,420
 

Institutional Shares

               (46,453,558
 

Class IR Shares

                 (976,489
  Total distributions to shareholders     (13,638,950           (86,312,652
         
  From share transactions:        
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    226,653,037            575,881,173   
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    11,572,762            74,352,894   
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (200,028,991           (331,796,812
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     38,196,808              318,437,255   
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     150,084,998              327,978,812   
         
  Net assets:        
 

Beginning of period

    1,105,473,246              777,494,434   
 

End of period

  $ 1,255,558,244            $ 1,105,473,246   
  Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss)   $ (12,687         $ 377,494   

 

50   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

    International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund         Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund         Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
   

For the

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

       

For the Fiscal
Year Ended

December 31, 2012

        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2012
        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2012
 
                     
  $ 8,084,591        $ 10,802,941        $ 2,535,676        $ 5,017,357        $ 3,215,360        $ 3,808,562   
    18,178,558          (8,233,892       (910,172       53,314,012          (10,017,955       17,668,650   
    (23,473,659         45,186,054            51,834,376            (10,305,446         13,593,618            2,586,424   
    2,789,490            47,755,103            53,459,880            48,025,923            6,791,023            24,063,636   
                     
                     
                     
    (254,088       (4,158,788                (434,347                (453,626
                               (1,336                  
    (32,272       (31,554                (36,625                (679
    (7,622,207       (6,410,718                (4,463,846                (3,919,930
                               (416                  
    (42,893       (70,292                (6,583                (24
                     
             (117,731                                    
             (12,980                                    
             (2,941,344                                    
               (16,476                                            
    (7,951,460         (13,759,883                    (4,943,153                    (4,374,259
                     
                     
    63,534,076          349,510,707          93,059,523          95,171,403          45,465,649          47,480,065   
    7,678,068          13,353,842                   4,905,467                   4,371,275   
    (73,259,498         (301,902,751         (97,774,824         (81,030,747         (34,959,316         (63,856,394
    (2,047,354         60,961,798            (4,715,301         19,046,123            10,506,333            (12,005,054
    (7,209,324         94,957,018            48,744,579            62,128,893            17,297,356            7,684,323   
                     
                     
    384,860,324            289,903,306            349,652,243            287,523,350            149,706,848            142,022,525   
  $ 377,651,000          $ 384,860,324          $ 398,396,822          $ 349,652,243          $ 167,004,204          $ 149,706,848   
  $ 15,233          $ (117,898       $ 2,606,890          $ 71,214          $ 2,909,203          $ (306,157

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   51


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

               Income (loss) from
investment operations
     Distributions
to shareholders
 
    Year - Share Class  

Net asset
value,
beginning
of period

     Net
investment
income (a)
    Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
     Total from
investment
operations
     From net
investment
income
     From net
realized
gains
     Total
distributions
 
  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, (UNAUDITED)   
 

2013 - A

  $ 9.60       $ 0.10      $ 0.96       $ 1.06       $ (0.10    $       $ (0.10
 

2013 - C

    9.59         0.06        0.95         1.01         (0.06              (0.06
 

2013 - Institutional

    9.58         0.12        0.96         1.08         (0.12              (0.12
 

2013 - IR

    9.59         0.11        0.96         1.07         (0.11              (0.11
                    
  FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,   
 

2012 - A

    9.39         0.25        0.71         0.96         (0.24      (0.51      (0.75
 

2012 - C

    9.38         0.18        0.71         0.89         (0.17      (0.51      (0.68
 

2012 - Institutional

    9.37         0.28        0.72         1.00         (0.28      (0.51      (0.79
 

2012 - IR

    9.38         0.29        0.70         0.99         (0.27      (0.51      (0.78
 

2011 - A

    9.38         0.18 (e)       0.27         0.45         (0.19      (0.25      (0.44
 

2011 - C

    9.38         0.11 (e)       0.27         0.38         (0.13      (0.25      (0.38
 

2011 - Institutional

    9.36         0.22 (e)       0.27         0.49         (0.23      (0.25      (0.48
 

2011 - IR

    9.38         0.21 (e)       0.26         0.47         (0.22      (0.25      (0.47
 

2010 - A

    8.29         0.16 (f)       1.08         1.24         (0.15              (0.15
 

2010 - C

    8.29         0.13 (f)       1.05         1.18         (0.09              (0.09
 

2010 - Institutional

    8.28         0.26 (f)       1.01         1.27         (0.19              (0.19
 

2010 - IR (Commenced August 31, 2010)

    8.06         0.11 (f)       1.30         1.41         (0.09              (0.09
 

2009 - A

    6.86         0.13        1.43         1.56         (0.13              (0.13
 

2009 - C

    6.87         0.08        1.42         1.50         (0.08              (0.08
 

2009 - Institutional

    6.85         0.17        1.42         1.59         (0.16              (0.16
 

2008 - A

    10.34         0.19        (3.46      (3.27      (0.19      (0.02      (0.21
 

2008 - C

    10.35         0.12        (3.46      (3.34      (0.12      (0.02      (0.14
 

2008 - Institutional

    10.34         0.23        (3.47      (3.24      (0.23      (0.02      (0.25

 

  (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 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 returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.01 per share and 0.12% of average net assets.
  (f)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.05 per share and 0.56% of average net assets.

 

52   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

   
   

Net asset
value, end

of period

        Total
return (b)
        Net assets,
end of
period
(in 000s)
        Ratio of
net expenses
to average
net assets
        Ratio of
total expenses
to average
net assets
       

Ratio of
net investment
income

to average

net assets

        Portfolio
turnover
rate (c)
 
                         
  $ 10.56          11.06     $ 160,641          1.20 % (d)         1.21 % (d)         1.91 % (d)         52
    10.54          10.58          56,473          1.95 (d)         1.96 (d)         1.16 (d)         52   
    10.54          11.30          1,011,645          0.80 (d)         0.81 (d)         2.31 (d)         52   
    10.55          11.21          26,799          0.95 (d)         0.96 (d)         2.16 (d)         52   
                         
                         
    9.60          10.30          145,184          1.21          1.22          2.48          67   
    9.59          9.57          45,243          1.96          1.97          1.83          67   
    9.58          10.74          895,258          0.81          0.82          2.83          67   
    9.59            10.60            19,787            0.96            0.97            2.90            67   
    9.39          4.90          70,499          1.24          1.25          1.94 (e)         90   
    9.38          4.03          17,378          1.99          2.00          1.14 (e)         90   
    9.37          5.31          688,194          0.84          0.85          2.29 (e)         90   
    9.38            5.05            1,425            0.99            1.00            2.20 (e)           90   
    9.38          15.07          37,112          1.24          1.26          1.84 (f)         140   
    9.38          14.32          10,851          1.99          2.01          1.52 (f)         140   
    9.36          15.53          408,032          0.84          0.86          2.95 (f)         140   
    9.38            17.53            1            0.99 (d)           1.01 (d)           4.04 (d)(f)           140   
    8.29          23.03          139,340          1.24          1.30          1.85          125   
    8.29          21.93          9,540          1.99          2.05          1.10          125   
    8.28            23.55            147,446            0.84            0.90            2.30            125   
    6.86          (31.86       115,172          1.24          1.29          2.12          61   
    6.87          (32.36       8,577          1.99          2.04          1.37          61   
    6.85            (31.65         75,190            0.84            0.89            2.62            61   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   53


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

              Income (loss) from
investment operations
    Distributions
to shareholders
 
    Year - Share Class  

Net asset
value,
beginning
of period

    Net
investment
income
    Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From net
realized
gains
    From
capital
     Total
distributions
 
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, (UNAUDITED)        
 

2013 - A

  $ 7.31      $ 0.14 (c)     $ (0.11   $ 0.03      $ (0.13   $      $       $ (0.13
 

2013 - C

    7.15        0.12 (c)       (0.12     (d)       (0.11                    (0.11
 

2013 - Institutional

    7.21        0.15 (c)       (0.10     0.05        (0.15                    (0.15
 

2013 - IR

    7.20        0.14 (c)       (0.10     0.04        (0.14                    (0.14
                  
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,        
 

2012 - A

    6.60        0.16        0.78        0.94        (0.17     (0.06             (0.23
 

2012 - C

    6.47        0.13        0.74        0.87        (0.13     (0.06             (0.19
 

2012 - Institutional

    6.52        0.21        0.74        0.95        (0.20     (0.06             (0.26
 

2012 - IR

    6.52        0.26        0.67        0.93        (0.19     (0.06             (0.25
 

2011 - A

    8.17        0.21 (f)       (1.20     (0.99     (0.23     (0.35             (0.58
 

2011 - C

    8.02        0.16 (f)       (1.19     (1.03     (0.17     (0.35             (0.52
 

2011 - Institutional

    8.07        0.24 (f)       (1.18     (0.94     (0.26     (0.35             (0.61
 

2011 - IR

    8.06        0.24 (f)       (1.18     (0.94     (0.25     (0.35             (0.60
 

2010 - A

    7.86        0.16 (c)       0.41        0.57        (0.14     (0.12             (0.26
 

2010 - C

    7.73        0.10 (c)       0.41        0.51        (0.10     (0.12             (0.22
 

2010 - Institutional

    7.76        0.18 (c)       0.42        0.60        (0.17     (0.12             (0.29
 

2010 - IR (Commenced August 31, 2010)

    7.08        0.04 (c)       1.10        1.14        (0.04     (0.12             (0.16
 

2009 - A

    6.36        0.09 (c)       1.53        1.62        (0.12                    (0.12
 

2009 - C

    6.28        0.02 (c)       1.52        1.54        (0.09                    (0.09
 

2009 - Institutional

    6.30        0.14 (c)       1.47        1.61        (0.15                    (0.15
                  
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31,        
 

2008 - A (Commenced January 31, 2008)

    10.00        0.18 (c)       (3.55     (3.37     (0.21            (0.06      (0.27
 

2008 - C (Commenced January 31, 2008)

    10.00        0.15 (c)       (3.66     (3.51     (0.15            (0.06      (0.21
 

2008 - Institutional (Commenced January 31, 2008)

    10.00        0.31 (c)       (3.73     (3.42     (0.22            (0.06      (0.28

 

  (a)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all 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 returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (b)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  (c)   Calculated based on average shares outstanding methodology.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.01 per share and 0.13% of average net assets.

 

54   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

                                                                   
    Net asset
value, end
of period
        Total
return (a)
       

Net assets,
end of

period

(in 000s)

        Ratio of
net expenses
to average
net assets
        Ratio of
total expenses
to average
net assets
       

Ratio of
net investment
income

to average

net assets

        Portfolio
turnover
rate (b)
 
                         
  $ 7.21          0.47     $ 13,376          1.33 % (e)         1.36 % (e)         3.68 % (e)         72
    7.04          0.00          2,090          2.08 (e)         2.12 (e)         3.19 (e)         72   
    7.11          0.68          360,127          0.93 (e)         0.97 (e)         4.10 (e)         72   
    7.10          0.61          2,058          1.08 (e)         1.11 (e)         3.90 (e)         72   
                         
                         
    7.31          14.48          14,952          1.30          1.37          3.51          60   
    7.15          13.71          1,640          2.05          2.11          1.99          60   
    7.21          14.93          366,136          0.90          0.95          2.68          60   
    7.20            14.56            2,133            1.05            1.10            4.06            60   
    6.60          (12.44       171,063          1.30          1.38          2.74 (f)         51   
    6.47          (13.06       1,502          2.05          2.13          1.87 (f)         51   
    6.52          (11.99       116,023          0.90          0.98          3.17 (f)         51   
    6.52            (12.01         1,315            1.05            1.13            0.54 (f)           51   
    8.17          7.59          158,348          1.30          1.45          2.06          41   
    8.02          6.81          1,342          2.05          2.20          1.28          41   
    8.07          8.10          97,651          0.90          1.05          2.38          41   
    8.06            16.12            1            1.05 (e)           1.20 (e)           1.48 (e)           41   
    7.86          26.17          67,681          1.30          2.09          1.23          98   
    7.73          25.12          894          2.05          2.84          0.28          98   
    7.76          26.06          35,883          0.90          1.69          2.07          98   
                         
                         
    6.36          (34.60       9,673          1.30 (e)         3.50 (e)         2.71 (e)         130   
    6.28          (35.82       23          2.05 (e)         4.25 (e)         2.20 (e)         130   
    6.30            (34.98         12,275            0.90 (e)           3.10 (e)           4.05 (e)           130   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   55


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

               Income (loss) from
investment operations
        
    Year - Share Class   Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
     Net
investment
income (a)
    Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
     Distributions
to Shareholders
from net
investment
income
 
  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, (UNAUDITED)             
 

2013 - A

  $ 11.38       $ 0.06      $ 1.66      $ 1.72       $   
 

2013 - B

    11.05         0.02        1.60        1.62           
 

2013 - C

    10.95         0.01        1.59        1.60           
 

2013 - Institutional

    11.54         0.09        1.67        1.76           
 

2013 - Service

    11.46         0.06        1.66        1.72           
 

2013 - IR

    11.55         0.08        1.68        1.76           
             
  FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,            
 

2012 - A

    9.94         0.12        1.44 (e)       1.56         (0.12
 

2012 - B

    9.64         0.04        1.39 (e)       1.43         (0.02
 

2012 - C

    9.57         0.05        1.38 (e)       1.43         (0.05
 

2012 - Institutional

    10.08         0.18        1.46 (e)       1.64         (0.18
 

2012 - Service

    10.01         0.12        1.45 (e)       1.57         (0.12
 

2012 - IR

    10.09         0.16        1.46 (e)       1.62         (0.16
 

2011 - A

    9.73         0.09 (f)       0.20        0.29         (0.08
 

2011 - B

    9.44         0.01 (f)       0.21        0.22         (0.02
 

2011 - C

    9.39         0.01 (f)       0.20        0.21         (0.03
 

2011 - Institutional

    9.89         0.13 (f)       0.21        0.34         (0.15
 

2011 - Service

    9.81         0.07 (f)       0.22        0.29         (0.09
 

2011 - IR

    9.89         0.10 (f)       0.23        0.33         (0.13
 

2010 - A

    8.64         0.08        1.08        1.16         (0.07
 

2010 - B

    8.38         0.01        1.05        1.06           
 

2010 - C

    8.33         0.01        1.05        1.06           
 

2010 - Institutional

    8.78         0.11        1.11        1.22         (0.11
 

2010 - Service

    8.72         0.07        1.09        1.16         (0.07
 

2010 - IR (Commenced August 31, 2010)

    8.18         0.03        1.78        1.81         (0.10
 

2009 - A

    7.20         0.09 (g)       1.45        1.54         (0.10
 

2009 - B

    6.97         0.04 (g)       1.39        1.43         (0.02
 

2009 - C

    6.94         0.04 (g)       1.39        1.43         (0.04
 

2009 - Institutional

    7.31         0.14 (g)       1.47        1.61         (0.14
 

2009 - Service

    7.26         0.09 (g)       1.46        1.55         (0.09
 

2008 - A

    11.50         0.08        (4.31     (4.23      (0.07
 

2008 - B

    11.10         (h)       (4.13     (4.13        
 

2008 - C

    11.06         0.01        (4.13     (4.12        
 

2008 - Institutional

    11.69         0.12        (4.38     (4.26      (0.12
 

2008 - Service

    11.49         0.06        (4.29     (4.23        

 

  (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 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 returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   Reflects payment from affiliate relating to certain investment transactions which amounted to $0.02 per share. Excluding such payment, the total return would have been 15.49%, 14.74%, 14.68%, 15.92%, 15.36% and 15.80%, respectively.
  (f)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.02 per share and 0.18% of average net assets.
  (g)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.01 per share and 0.01% of average net assets.
  (h)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

56   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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    Net asset
value, end
of period
       

Total

return (b)

       

Net assets,
end of
period

(in 000s)

       

Ratio of

net expenses

to average

net assets

        Ratio of
total expenses
to average
net assets
       

Ratio of

net investment

income (loss)

to average

net assets

        Portfolio
turnover
rate (c)
 
                         
  $ 13.10          15.11     $ 30,185          1.12 % (d)         1.23 % (d)         1.00 % (d)         65
    12.67          14.66          595          1.87 (d)         1.98 (d)         0.25 (d)         65   
    12.55          14.61          9,078          1.87 (d)         1.98 (d)         0.25 (d)         65   
    13.30          15.35          357,844          0.72 (d)         0.83 (d)         1.39 (d)         65   
    13.18          15.11          41          1.22 (d)         1.33 (d)         0.90 (d)         65   
    13.31          15.24          654          0.87 (d)         0.98 (d)         1.23 (d)         65   
                         
                         
    11.38          15.69 (e)         35,890          1.09          1.23          1.13          184   
    11.05          14.95 (e)         584          1.84          1.98          0.35          184   
    10.95          14.89 (e)         8,228          1.84          1.97          0.44          184   
    11.54          16.12 (e)         304,435          0.69          0.82          1.65          184   
    11.46          15.56 (e)         40          1.19          1.32          1.11          184   
    11.55            16.01 (e)           476            0.84            0.97            1.42            184   
    9.94          3.02          51,064          1.09          1.24          0.85 (f)         99   
    9.64          2.18          895          1.84          1.99          0.12 (f)         99   
    9.57          2.22          7,964          1.84          1.99          0.14 (f)         99   
    10.08          3.43          227,070          0.69          0.84          1.31 (f)         99   
    10.01          2.92          36          1.19          1.34          0.72 (f)         99   
    10.09            3.35            494            0.84            0.99            1.01 (f)           99   
    9.73          13.46          91,857          1.09          1.25          0.82          200   
    9.44          12.65          1,539          1.84          2.00          0.08          200   
    9.39          12.59          9,484          1.84          2.00          0.07          200   
    9.89          14.04          200,795          0.69          0.85          1.22          200   
    9.81          13.34          59          1.19          1.35          0.69          200   
    9.89            22.18            1            0.84 (d)           1.00 (d)           0.97 (d)           200   
    8.64          21.43          90,909          1.09          1.28          1.37 (g)         352   
    8.38          20.48          2,259          1.84          2.03          0.62 (g)         352   
    8.33          20.56          10,887          1.84          2.03          0.63 (g)         352   
    8.78          21.90          133,016          0.69          0.88          1.88 (g)         352   
    8.72            21.41            48            1.19            1.38            1.28 (g)           352   
    7.20          (36.66       112,426          1.09          1.27          0.81          153   
    6.97          (37.13       5,169          1.84          2.02          (0.02       153   
    6.94          (37.08       13,977          1.84          2.02          0.06          153   
    7.31          (36.34       67,367          0.69          0.87          1.27          153   
    7.26            (36.74         55            1.19            1.37            0.57            153   

 

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Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

               Income (loss) from
investment operations
        
    Year - Share Class   Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
     Net
investment
income
    Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
     Total from
investment
operations
     Distributions
to shareholders
from net
investment
income
 
  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, (UNAUDITED)   
 

2013 - A

  $ 7.62       $ 0.09 (c)     $ 0.25       $ 0.34       $   
 

2013 - C

    7.55         0.11 (c)       0.20         0.31           
 

2013 - Institutional

    7.59         0.16 (c)       0.19         0.35           
 

2013 - IR

    7.66         0.23 (c)       0.11         0.34           
              
  FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,   
 

2012 - A

    6.65         0.17 (c)       0.98         1.15         (0.18
 

2012 - C

    6.64         0.11 (c)       0.96         1.07         (0.16
 

2012 - Institutional

    6.64         0.19 (c)       0.98         1.17         (0.22
 

2012 - IR

    6.64         0.35 (c)       0.82         1.17         (0.15
 

2011 - A

    7.90         0.20 (c)(e)       (1.25      (1.05      (0.20
 

2011 - C

    7.88         0.13 (c)(e)       (1.23      (1.10      (0.14
 

2011 - Institutional

    7.90         0.21 (c)(e)       (1.23      (1.02      (0.24
 

2011 - IR

    7.90         0.20 (c)(e)       (1.24      (1.04      (0.22
 

2010 - A

    7.40         0.13 (c)       0.51         0.64         (0.14
 

2010 - C

    7.39         0.08 (c)       0.50         0.58         (0.09
 

2010 - Institutional

    7.39         0.15 (c)       0.53         0.68         (0.17
 

2010 - IR (Commenced August 31, 2010)

    6.82         0.03 (c)       1.21         1.24         (0.16
 

2009 - A

    6.07         0.13 (c)       1.32         1.45         (0.12
 

2009 - C

    6.06         0.09 (c)       1.31         1.40         (0.07
 

2009 - Institutional

    6.06         0.15 (c)       1.33         1.48         (0.15
              
  FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31,   
 

2008 - A (Commenced January 31, 2008)

    10.00         0.17        (3.93      (3.76      (0.17
 

2008 - C (Commenced January 31, 2008)

    10.00         0.13        (3.94      (3.81      (0.13
 

2008 - Institutional (Commenced January 31, 2008)

    10.00         0.19        (3.94      (3.75      (0.19

 

  (a)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all 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 returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (b)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  (c)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.01 per share and 0.16% of average net assets.

 

58   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

                                                                   
    Net asset
value, end
of period
        Total
return (a)
        Net assets,
end of
period
(in 000s)
        Ratio of
net expenses
to average
net assets
        Ratio of
total expenses
to average
net assets
        Ratio of
net investment
income
to average
net assets
        Portfolio
turnover
rate (b)
 
                         
  $ 7.96          4.46     $ 3,730          1.28 % (d)         1.53 % (d)         2.27 % (d)         54
    7.86          4.11          33          2.05 (d)         2.27 (d)         2.90 (d)         54   
    7.94          4.61          163,056          0.91 (d)         1.12 (d)         4.07 (d)         54   
    8.00          4.44          186          1.09 (d)         1.24 (d)         5.71 (d)         54   
                         
                         
    7.62          17.25          15,384          1.26          1.59          2.44          182   
    7.55          16.20          32          2.01          2.30          1.52          182   
    7.59          17.71          134,290          0.86          1.17          2.69          182   
    7.66            17.68            1            1.02            1.36            5.14            182   
    6.65          (13.33       40,837          1.26          1.57          2.60 (e)         88   
    6.64          (13.88       19          2.01          2.32          1.72 (e)         88   
    6.64          (12.92       101,165          0.86          1.17          2.81 (e)         88   
    6.64            (13.11         1            1.01            1.32            2.68 (e)           88   
    7.90          8.64          75,854          1.26          1.56          1.75          70   
    7.88          7.89          24          2.01          2.31          1.05          70   
    7.90          9.17          85,604          0.86          1.16          2.12          70   
    7.90            18.21            1            1.01 (d)           1.31 (d)           1.26 (d)           70   
    7.40          23.98          77,469          1.26          1.67          2.00          101   
    7.39          23.13          8          2.01          2.42          1.38          101   
    7.39          24.47          53,159          0.86          1.27          2.24          101   
                         
                         
    6.07          (37.56       71,917          1.26 (d)         1.80 (d)         2.53 (d)         243   
    6.06          (38.02       8          2.01 (d)         2.55 (d)         1.83 (d)         243   
    6.06            (37.40         17,652            0.86 (d)           1.40 (d)           2.05 (d)           243   

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

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 following table lists those series of the Trust that are included in this report (collectively, the “Funds” or individually a “Fund”), along with their corresponding share classes and respective diversification status under the Act:

 

Fund      Share Classes Offered *   

Diversified/

Non-diversified

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium,

International Equity Dividend and Premium,

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

    

A, C, Institutional and IR

   Diversified

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

    

A, B, C, Institutional, Service and IR

   Diversified

 

*   Class B Shares are generally no longer available for purchase by current or prospective investors.

Class A Shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B Shares were sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) that declines from 5.00% to zero, depending upon the period of time the shares are held. Class C Shares are sold with a CDSC of 1.00%, which is imposed on redemptions made within 12 months of purchase. Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares are not subject to a sales charge.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co. (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to a management agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Trust.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and require management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions.

A.  Investment Valuation — The Funds’ valuation policy is to value investments at fair value.

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income and dividend income, net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Distributions received from the Funds’ investments in United States (“U.S.”) real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by the Funds as a reduction to the cost basis of the REIT.

For derivative contracts, realized gains and losses are recorded upon settlement of the contract.

C.  Class Allocations and Expenses — Investment income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and non-class specific expenses of each Fund are allocated daily based upon the proportion of net assets of each class. Class specific expenses, where applicable, are borne by the respective share classes and include Distribution and Service, Transfer Agent and Service and Shareholder Administration fees. Non-class specific expenses directly incurred by a Fund are charged to that Fund, while such expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated across the respective Funds on a straight-line and/or pro-rata basis depending upon the nature of the expenses.

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 (mutual funds) and to

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Funds are not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid according to the following schedule:

 

Fund        

Income Distributions

Declared/Paid

  

Capital Gains Distributions

Declared/Paid

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium
International Equity Dividend and Premium

       Quarterly    Annually

Structured Tax-Managed Equity
Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

       Annually    Annually

Net capital losses are carried forward to future fiscal 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 gains distributions.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from GAAP. The source of each Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from net investment income, net realized gain or capital. Certain components of the Funds’ net assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities reflect permanent GAAP/tax differences based on the appropriate tax character.

E.  Foreign Currency Translation — The accounting records and reporting currency of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates at the close of each business day. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments is included within net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments. Changes in the value of other assets and liabilities as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates are included in the Statements of Operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the date the transaction occurred, the effects of which are included within net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, volatility and credit spreads), either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require significant unobservable inputs (including GSAM’s assumptions in determining fair value measurement).

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Trustees have adopted Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Funds, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Funds’ portfolio investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

A.  Level 1 and Level 2 Fair Value Investments — The valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the fair values for investments classified as Level 1 and Level 2 are as follows:

Equity Securities — Equity securities and investment companies traded on a U.S. securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, 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, equity securities and exchange traded investment companies are valued at the last bid price for long positions and at the last ask price for short positions. Investments in investment companies (other than those that are exchange traded) are valued at the NAV on the valuation date. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

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. Securities traded on certain foreign securities exchanges are valued daily at fair value determined by an independent fair value service (if available) under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The independent fair value service takes into account multiple factors including, but not limited to, movements in the securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign currency exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign securities exchange. These investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Debt Securities — Debt securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued daily on the basis of quotations supplied by dealers or an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which consider: (i) yield or price with respect to bonds that are considered comparable in characteristics such as rating, interest rate and maturity date or (ii) quotations from securities dealers to determine current value. Short-term debt obligations that mature in sixty days or less and that do not exhibit signs of credit deterioration are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. With the exception of treasury securities, which are generally classified as Level 1, these investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivative Contracts — A derivative is an instrument whose value is derived from underlying assets, indices, reference rates or a combination of these factors.

Exchange-traded derivatives, including futures contracts, typically fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives are valued using market transactions and other market evidence, including market-based inputs to models, calibration to market-clearing transactions, broker or dealer quotations, or other alternative pricing sources. Where models are used, the selection of a particular model to value an OTC derivative depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in, the instrument, as well as the availability of pricing information in the market. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, voluntary and involuntary prepayment rates, loss severity rates and correlations of such inputs. For OTC derivatives that trade in liquid markets, model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. OTC derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy when significant inputs are corroborated by market evidence.

i.  Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts — In a forward foreign currency contract, a Fund agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable forward rate.

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

ii.  Futures Contracts — Futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell a standardized quantity of a specified commodity or security and are valued based on exchanged settlement prices or independent market quotes. Futures contracts are valued at the last settlement price, or in the absence of a sale, the last bid price for long positions and at the last ask price for short positions, at the end of each day on the board of trade or exchange upon which they are traded. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund deposits cash or securities in an account on behalf of the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by the Fund equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable with a corresponding offset to unrealized gains or losses.

iii.  Options — When a Fund writes call or put options, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. Swaptions are options on interest rate swap contracts. Options on a futures contract may be written with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms.

Upon the purchase of a call option or a put option by a Fund, the premium paid is recorded as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. Certain options may be purchased with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms.

B.  Level 3 Fair Value Investments — To the extent that the aforementioned significant inputs are unobservable, or if quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of the Funds’ investments may be determined under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees. GSAM, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may make an adjustment to the most recent valuation 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 which could affect a large number of securities in a particular market may include, but are not limited to: significant fluctuations in U.S. or foreign markets; market dislocations; market disruptions; or unscheduled market closings. Significant events which could also affect a single issuer may include, but are not limited to: corporate actions such as reorganizations, mergers and buy-outs; ratings downgrades; and bankruptcies.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

C.   Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments and derivatives classified in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2013:

 

U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM         
Investment Type    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
Assets         

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments

   $ 1,233,271,773      $       $         —   
Derivative Type                        
Assets (a)         

Futures Contracts

   $ 51,409      $       $   
Liabilities         

Written Options

   $ (14,517,600 )    $       $   
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM         
Investment Type    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
Assets         

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments

        

North and South America

   $       $       $   

Other

     29,624,276        340,431,015 (b)          
Derivative Type                        
Assets (a)         

Futures Contracts

   $ 110,392      $       $   
Liabilities         

Futures Contracts (a)

   $ (184,423    $       $   

Written Options

     (5,555,179 )                
Total    $ (5,739,602 )    $       $   
STRUCTURED TAX-MANAGED EQUITY         
Investment Type    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
Assets         

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments

   $ 382,513,939       $       $   

Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle

     20,804,975                   
Total    $ 403,318,914      $       $   
Derivative Type                        
Liabilities (a)         

Futures Contracts

   $ (308,922 )    $       $   

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

STRUCTURED INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY         
Investment Type    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
Assets         

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments

        

North and South America

   $       $ 426,209 (b)      $         —   

Other

     6,268,407         149,702,325 (b)          

Securities Lending reinvestment Vehicle

     154,577                   
Total    $        6,422,984      $    150,128,534      $   
Derivative Type                        
Assets (a)         

Futures Contracts

   $ 46,459      $       $   
Liabilities (a)         

Futures Contracts

   $ (89,836 )    $       $   

 

(a)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at period end.
(b)   To adjust for the time difference between local market close and the calculation of net asset value, the Funds utilize fair value model prices for international equities provided by an independent fair value service resulting in a Level 2 classification.

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Schedules of Investments.

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the gross value of derivative contracts as of June 30, 2013. These instruments were used to meet the Funds’ investment objectives and to obtain and/or manage exposure related to the risks below. The values in the tables below exclude the effects of cash collateral received or posted pursuant to these derivative contracts, and therefore are not representative of the Funds’ net exposure.

 

Fund   Risk  

Statements of Assets

and Liabilities

  Assets (a)    

Statements of Assets

and Liabilities

  Liabilities  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

  Equity   Receivable for unrealized gain on futures variation margin   $ 51,409      Payable for written options, at value   $ (14,517,600)   

International Equity Dividend and Premium

  Equity   Receivable for unrealized gain on futures variation margin     110,392      Payable for unrealized loss on futures variation margin, Payable for written options, at value     (5,739,602) (a)  

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

  Equity            Payable for unrealized loss on futures variation margin     (308,922) (a)  

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

  Equity   Receivable for unrealized gain on futures variation margin     46,459      Payable for unrealized loss on futures variation margin     (89,836) (a)  
Total           $ 208,260          $ (20,655,960)   

 

(a)   Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Schedules of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the Funds’ gains (losses) related to these derivatives and their indicative volumes for the six months ended June 30, 2013. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to economically hedge certain investments, and accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Statements of Operations:

 

Fund    Risk    Statements of Operations  

Net
Realized

Gain (Loss)

    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Average
Number of
Contracts (a)
 
U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium    Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and written options   $ (20,797,050   $ (2,738,526     3,415   
International Equity Dividend and Premium    Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and written options     (5,674,955     171,221        3,173   
Structured Tax-Managed Equity    Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts   $ 2,210,018      $ (421,782     131   
           
Structured International Tax-Managed Equity    Risk    Statements of Operations  

Net
Realized

Gain (Loss)

    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Average
Number of
Contracts (a)
 
     Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts   $ (27,746   $ (55,603     107   
     Currency    Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contract/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange     (26,447     446        1   
Total               (54,193     (55,157     108   
(a)   Average number of contracts is based on the average of month end balances for the period ended June 30, 2013.

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11: Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“netting”) on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements. ASU 2011-11 was amended by ASU No. 2013-01, clarifying which investments and transactions are subject to the netting disclosure. The scope of the disclosure requirements is limited to derivative instruments, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions. This information is intended to enable users of the Funds’ financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on the Funds’ financial position. The ASU is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Funds adopted the disclosure requirement on netting for the current reporting period. Since these amended principles require additional disclosures concerning offsetting and related arrangements, adoption did not affect the Funds’ financial condition or result of operations.

For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help a Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, a Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivatives counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between a Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives, including foreign exchange contracts, and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of a default (close-out netting) or similar event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty.

Collateral and margin requirements differ between exchange traded derivatives and OTC derivatives. Margin requirements are established by the broker or clearing house for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives (financial futures contracts, options and centrally cleared swaps) pursuant to governing agreements for those instrument types. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract-specific for OTC derivatives (foreign currency exchange contracts, options and certain swaps). For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by a Fund and the counterparty. Additionally, a Fund may be required to post additional collateral to the counterparty in the form of initial margin, the terms of which would be outlined in the confirmation of the OTC transaction.

For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as receivables/payables for collateral on certain derivative contracts. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedule of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a counterparty must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer is required to be made. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. A Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes to be of good standing and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Additionally, the netting of assets and liabilities and the offsetting of collateral pledged or received are based on contractual netting/set-off provisions in the ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements. However, in the event of a default or insolvency of a counterparty, a court could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of setoff that may be imposed due to a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws.

The following tables set forth the Funds' net exposure for derivative instruments that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements as of June 30, 2013:

 

U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM

Offsetting of Derivatives Liabilities:

            
Derivatives    Gross Amount of
Recognized Liabilities
       Gross Amounts Offset in
the Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
      

Net Amounts of Liabilities

Presented in the
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities

 

Over the Counter:

            

Written Options

   $ 14,517,600         $         $ 14,517,600   

Exchange Traded:

            

Futures Contracts

     147,217                     147,217   

Total

   $ 14,664,817         $         $ 14,664,817   

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

Derivative Liabilities and Collateral Pledged by Counterparty:   
         Gross Amounts Available for Offset
but Not Netted in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
          
Counterparty    Net Amounts of Liabilities in
the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
       Financial
Instruments
     Cash Collateral Pledged        Net Amount (1)  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

   $ 14,517,600         $ (14,517,600    $         $   

Goldman Sachs & Co.*

     147,217           (147,217                  

Total

   $ 14,664,817         $ (14,664,817    $         $   

 

*   Exchange Traded Futures — Goldman Sachs & Co. as Futures Commission Merchant
(1)   Net amount represents the net amount due to the counterparty in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement.

 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM

Offsetting of Derivatives Liabilities:

            
Derivatives    Gross Amount of
Recognized Liabilities
       Gross Amounts Offset in
the Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
       Net Amounts of Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
 

Over the Counter:

            

Written Options

   $ 5,555,179         $         $ 5,555,179   

Exchange Traded:

            

Futures Contracts

     6,549                     6,549   

Total

   $ 5,561,728         $         $ 5,561,728   

 

Derivative Liabilities and Collateral Pledged by Counterparty:   
         Gross Amounts Available for Offset
but Not Netted in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
          
Counterparty    Net Amounts of Liabilities in
the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
       Financial
Instruments
     Cash Collateral Pledged        Net Amount (1)  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

   $ 5,555,179         $ (5,555,179    $         $   

Goldman Sachs & Co.*

     6,549           (6,549                  

Total

   $ 5,561,728         $ (5,561,728    $         $   

 

*   Exchange Traded Futures — Goldman Sachs & Co. as Futures Commission Merchant
(1)   Net amount represents the net amount due to the counterparty in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement.

 

STRUCTURED TAX-MANAGED EQUITY

Offsetting of Derivatives Liabilities:

            
Derivatives    Gross Amount of
Recognized Liabilities
       Gross Amounts Offset in the
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
       Net Amounts of Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
 

Exchange Traded:

            

Futures Contracts

   $ 47,425         $         $ 47,425   

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

 

Derivative Liabilities and Collateral Pledged by Counterparty:   
         Gross Amounts Available for Offset
but Not Netted in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
          
Counterparty    Net Amounts of Liabilities in
the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
       Financial
Instruments
     Cash Collateral Pledged        Net Amount (1)  

Goldman Sachs & Co.*

   $ 47,425         $ (47,425    $         $   

 

*   Exchange Traded Futures — Goldman Sachs & Co. as Futures Commission Merchant
(1)   Net amount represents the net amount due to the counterparty in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement.

 

STRUCTURED INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY

Offsetting of Derivatives Liabilities:

            
Derivatives    Gross Amount of
Recognized Liabilities
       Gross Amounts Offset in the
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
       Net Amounts of Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
 

Exchange Traded:

            

Futures Contracts

   $ 73,861         $         $ 73,861   

 

Derivative Liabilities and Collateral Pledged by Counterparty:   
         Gross Amounts Available for Offset
but Not Netted in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
          
Counterparty    Net Amounts of Liabilities in
the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
       Financial
Instruments
     Cash Collateral Pledged        Net Amount (1)  

Goldman Sachs & Co.*

   $ 73,861         $ (73,861    $         $   

 

*   Exchange Traded Futures — Goldman Sachs & Co. as Futures Commission Merchant
(1)   Net amount represents the net amount due to the counterparty in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement.

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS   

A.  Management Agreement — Under the Agreement, GSAM manages the Funds, subject to the general supervision of the Trustees.

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Funds’ business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

         Contractual Management Fee Rate     Effective Net
Management
Fee Rate
 
Fund         First
$1 billion
    Next
$1 billion
    Next
$3 billion
    Next
$3 billion
    Over
$8 billion
    Effective
Rate
   

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

         0.75     0.68     0.65     0.64     0.63     0.74     0.74

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         0.81        0.73        0.69        0.68        0.67        0.81        0.81   

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

         0.70        0.63        0.60        0.59        0.58        0.70        0.67 *  

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

         0.85        0.77        0.73        0.72        0.71        0.85        0.82 *  

 

*   GSAM waived a portion of its management fees equal to 0.04% of the average daily net assets of the Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund and 0.05% of the Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund. These waivers have been discontinued effective April 30, 2013.

B.  Distribution and Service Plans — The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans (the “Plans”). Under the Plans, Goldman Sachs, which serves as distributor (the “Distributor”), is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services and personal and account maintenance services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers, at the following annual rates calculated on a Fund’s average daily net assets of each respective share class:

 

     Distribution and Service Plan Rates  
      Class A *        Class B        Class C  

Distribution Plan

     0.25        0.75        0.75

Service Plan

               0.25           0.25   

 

*   With respect to Class A Shares, the Distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution Plan to compensate service organizations for personal and account maintenance services and expenses as long as such total compensation does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

C.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A front end sales charge and Class B and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, Goldman Sachs advised that it retained front end sales charges of $19,185, $1,677, $1,612 and $379 for the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, Structured Tax-Managed Equity and Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Funds, respectively. Goldman Sachs retained $2 of contingent deferred sales charges for the Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund.

D.  Service Plan and Shareholder Administration Plan — The Trust, on behalf of each Fund that offers Service Shares, has adopted a Service Plan and a Shareholder Administration Plan. These plans allow for service organizations to provide varying levels of personal and account maintenance 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 which is accrued daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.25% (0.50% in aggregate) of the average daily net assets of the Service Shares.

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.19% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class IR Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional and Service Shares.

 

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to limit certain “Other Expense” of the Funds (excluding transfer agent fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting, and other extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Funds are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitations as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, Structured Tax-Managed Equity and Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Funds are 0.014%, 0.124%, 0.044% and 0.094%, respectively. Prior to April 30, 2013, the Other Expense limitations for U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, Structured Tax-Managed Equity and Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Funds were 0.054%, 0.054%, 0.004% and 0.014%, respectively. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2014, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the custodian and the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Fund         Management
Fee Waiver
       Other
Expense
Reimbursement
       Custody Fee
Credits
       Total
Expense
Reductions
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $         $ 52,547         $ 16,209         $ 68,756   

International Equity Dividend and Premium

                   74,233           1,353           75,586   

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

         62,506           136,581           7,055           206,142   

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

         21,264           150,070           945           172,279   

As of June 30, 2013, the amounts owed to affiliates of the Funds were as follows:

 

Fund         Management
Fees
       Distribution
and Service
Fees
       Transfer
Agent
Fees
       Total  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 760,417         $ 79,900         $ 71,710         $ 912,027   

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         258,224           4,703           15,040           277,967   

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

         227,113           14,321           18,022           259,456   

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

         114,336           816           5,880           121,032   

G.  Line of Credit Facility — As of June 30, 2013, the Funds participated in a $780,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates (“Other Borrowers”). Pursuant to the terms of the facility, the Funds and Other Borrowers could increase the credit amount by an additional $220,000,000, for a total of up to $1,000,000,000. This facility is to be used solely for temporary or emergency purposes, which may include the funding of redemptions. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Funds based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to May 8, 2013, the committed amount available through the facility was $630,000,000.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — For the six months ended June 30, 2013, Goldman Sachs earned $2,543, $11,690, $2,267, and $3,940 in brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions, including futures transactions executed with Goldman Sachs as the Futures Commission Merchant, on behalf of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, Structured Tax-Managed Equity and Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Funds, respectively.

On October 1, 2012, GSAM reimbursed the Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund in the amount of $709,713 to rectify a data issue in its portfolio management decision making process.

As of June 30, 2013, the following Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios were the beneficial owners of 5% or more of total outstanding shares of the following Funds:

 

Fund        

Goldman Sachs

Enhanced Dividend
Global Equity
Portfolio

      

Goldman Sachs

Tax-Advantaged
Global Equity
Portfolio

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

         9       

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         15             

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

                   86   

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

                   87   

As of June 30, 2013, the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of 26% of the Class C Shares of the Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund.

 

6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the six months ended June 30, 2013, were as follows:

 

Fund         Purchases        Sales  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 612,345,150         $ 616,527,608   

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         282,895,919           298,680,500   

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

         234,519,835           234,762,080   

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

         86,804,011           84,365,268   

 

7. SECURITIES LENDING

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, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), 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 Funds receive cash collateral at least equal to the market value of 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 may experience delay in the recovery of their securities or incur a loss should the borrower of the securities breach its agreement with the Funds or become insolvent at a time when the collateral is insufficient to cover the cost of repurchasing securities on loan. Dividend income received from

 

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7. SECURITIES LENDING (continued)

 

securities on loan may not be subject to withholding taxes and therefore withholding taxes paid may differ from the amounts listed in the Statement of Operations.

The Funds invest the cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Money Market Fund (“Money Market Fund”), a separate series of the Trust. The Money Market Fund, deemed an affiliate of the Trust, is registered under the Act as an open end investment company, is subject to Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and is managed by GSAM, for which GSAM may receive an investment advisory fee of up to 0.205% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Money Market Fund.

In the event of a default by a borrower with respect to any loan, GSAL will exercise any and all remedies provided under the applicable borrower agreement to make the Funds whole. These remedies include purchasing replacement securities by applying the collateral held from the defaulting broker against the purchase cost of the replacement securities. If, despite such efforts by GSAL to exercise these remedies, the Funds sustain losses as a result of a borrower’s default, GSAL indemnifies the Funds by purchasing replacement securities at its expense, or paying the Funds an amount equal to the market value of the replacement securities, subject to an exclusion for any shortfalls resulting from a loss of value in the cash collateral pool due to reinvestment risk and a requirement that the Funds agree to assign rights to the collateral to GSAL for purpose of using the collateral to cover purchase of replacement securities as more fully described in the Securities Lending Agency Agreement.

At June 30, 2013, the Funds’ loaned securities were all subject to enforceable Securities Lending Agreements. Securities lending transactions on a net basis were as follows:

 

Securities Lending Transactions    STRUCTURED
TAX-MANAGED
EQUITY
       STRUCTURED
INTERNATIONAL
TAX-MANAGED
EQUITY
 

Total gross amount presented in Statements of Assets and Liabilities

   $ 20,319,156         $ 145,946   

Cash Collateral offsetting (1)

     (20,319,156        (145,946

Net Amount (2)

   $         $   

 

(1)   At June 30, 2013 the value of the collateral received from each borrower exceeded the value of the related securities on loan.
(2)   Net amount represents the net amount due from the borrower or GSAL in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement.

Both the Funds and GSAL received compensation relating to the lending of the Funds’ securities. The amounts earned by the Funds for the six months ended June 30, 2013, are reported under Investment Income on the Statements of Operations.

The table below details securities lending activity with affiliates of Goldman Sachs:

 

         For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013        Amounts Payable to
Goldman Sachs
Upon Return of
Securities Loaned as of
June 30, 2013
 
Fund        

Earnings of GSAL

Relating to

Securities

Loaned

      

Amounts Received

by the Funds

from Lending to

Goldman Sachs

      

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

       $ 34,210         $ 59,804         $ 3,012,050   

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

         14,526           11,916             

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

7. SECURITIES LENDING (continued)

 

The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Money Market Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2013:

 

Fund        

Number of

Shares Held

Beginning

of Period

       Shares
Bought
       Shares
Sold
    

Number of

Shares Held

End of Period

      

Value at

End of Period

 

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

         11,054,335           95,952,532           (86,201,892      20,804,975         $ 20,804,975   

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

         1,198,865           45,759,856           (46,804,144      154,577           154,577   

 

8. TAX INFORMATION

As of the Funds’ most recent fiscal year end, December 31, 2012, the Funds’ capital loss carryforwards and certain timing differences on a tax-basis were as follows:

 

      U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium
       International
Equity Dividend
and Premium
     Structured
Tax-Managed
Equity
       Structured
International
Tax-Managed
Equity
 

Capital loss carryforwards: (1)

               

Expiring 2016

   $         $       $         $ (2,082,427

Expiring 2017

                                 (31,387,420

Perpetual Long-term

               (2,392,420                  

Perpetual Short-term

               (5,296,739                  

Total capital loss carryforwards

   $         $ (7,689,159    $         $ (33,469,847

Timing differences (Qualified late year loss and straddle loss deferrals)

   $ 6,273         $ (326,711    $         $   

 

(1)   With the exception of perpetual capital loss carryforwards, expiration occurs on December 31 of the year indicated.

As of June 30, 2013, the Funds’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

      U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium
     International
Equity Dividend
and Premium
     Structured Tax-
Managed
Equity
     Structured
International
Tax-Managed
Equity
 

Tax cost

   $ 1,172,024,264       $ 410,563,054       $ 354,902,072       $ 141,692,707   

Gross unrealized gain

     103,617,509         7,218,461         51,062,730         17,420,835   

Gross unrealized loss

     (42,370,000      (47,726,224      (2,645,888      (2,562,024

Net unrealized security gain (loss)

   $ 61,247,509       $ (40,507,763    $ 48,416,842       $ 14,858,811   

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales, net mark to market gains (losses) on regulated futures and options contracts and differences related to the tax treatment of passive foreign investment companies.

GSAM has reviewed the Funds’ tax positions for all open tax years (the current and prior three years, as applicable) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Such open tax years remain subject to examination and adjustment by tax authorities.

 

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9. OTHER RISKS

 

The Funds’ risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Foreign Custody Risk — A Fund that invests in foreign securities may hold such securities and foreign currency with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight or independent evaluation of their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on a Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters into bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are often undeveloped and may be less regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries.

Shareholder Concentration Risk — Certain funds, accounts, individuals or Goldman Sachs affiliates may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) or control a significant percentage of the Funds’ shares. Redemptions by these entities of their holdings in the Funds may impact the Funds’ liquidity and NAV. These redemptions may also force the Funds to sell securities.

Liquidity Risk — The Funds may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, a Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, the Funds trade financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). Additionally, the Funds may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions defaults.

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, be subject to government ownership controls, have delayed settlements and their prices may be more volatile than those of comparable securities in the U.S.

 

10. INDEMNIFICATIONS

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents are indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act and state law, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, GSAM believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.

 

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Statements of Assets and Liabilities date have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. GSAM has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2012
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    3,817,680      $ 38,983,190         13,471,135      $ 134,360,217   

Reinvestment of distributions

    139,767        1,455,722         1,026,012        9,855,934   

Shares redeemed

    (3,863,020     (39,825,139      (6,886,184     (68,404,056
      94,427        613,773         7,610,963        75,812,095   
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    1,088,105        11,117,759         3,213,883        31,979,521   

Reinvestment of distributions

    23,305        242,329         216,786        2,070,256   

Shares redeemed

    (472,542     (4,870,257      (564,308     (5,563,935
      638,868        6,489,831         2,866,361        28,485,842   
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    16,545,599        169,650,051         39,336,120        389,519,502   

Reinvestment of distributions

    924,315        9,608,480         6,362,691        61,034,070   

Shares redeemed

    (14,889,236     (153,121,999      (25,712,076     (255,438,956
      2,580,678        26,136,532         19,986,735        195,114,616   
Class IR Shares         

Shares sold

    670,424        6,902,037         2,004,655        20,021,933   

Reinvestment of distributions

    25,552        266,231         145,320        1,392,634   

Shares redeemed

    (218,102     (2,211,596      (239,274     (2,389,865
      477,874        4,956,672         1,910,701        19,024,702   

NET INCREASE

    3,791,847      $ 38,196,808         32,374,760      $ 318,437,255   

 

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12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2012
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    364,268      $ 2,734,840         9,590,418      $ 67,117,434   

Reinvestment of distributions

    34,660        252,604         647,277        4,266,924   

Shares redeemed

    (588,093     (4,407,544      (34,123,936     (220,819,168
      (189,165     (1,420,100      (23,886,241     (149,434,810
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    67,095        488,516         28,724        200,563   

Reinvestment of distributions

    4,539        32,272         6,698        44,294   

Shares redeemed

    (4,179     (30,891      (38,279     (246,289
      67,455        489,897         (2,857     (1,432
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    8,098,075        59,969,638         42,705,998        275,961,348   

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,022,322        7,350,299         1,323,372        8,970,362   

Shares redeemed

    (9,218,831     (68,395,611      (11,076,408     (75,542,019
      (98,434     (1,075,674      32,952,962        209,389,691   
Class IR Shares         

Shares sold

    46,155        341,082         894,625        6,231,362   

Reinvestment of distributions

    5,973        42,893         10,550        72,262   

Shares redeemed

    (58,392     (425,452      (810,700     (5,295,275
      (6,264     (41,477      94,475        1,008,349   

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)

    (226,408   $ (2,047,354      9,158,339      $ 60,961,798   

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2012
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    206,416      $ 2,706,515         317,155      $ 3,534,598   

Shares converted from Class B (a)

    333        4,408         4,978        56,343   

Reinvestment of distributions

                   36,190        406,774   

Shares redeemed

    (1,055,401     (13,173,693      (2,344,011     (26,046,567
      (848,652     (10,462,770      (1,985,688     (22,048,852
Class B Shares         

Shares sold

    1,195        14,661         155        1,652   

Shares converted to Class A (a)

    (344     (4,408      (5,150     (56,343

Reinvestment of distributions

                   85        923   

Shares redeemed

    (6,730     (82,407      (35,112     (371,401
      (5,879     (72,154      (40,022     (425,169
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    11,722        139,802         15,165        159,600   

Reinvestment of distributions

                   3,081        33,308   

Shares redeemed

    (40,030     (487,697      (99,031     (1,039,097
      (28,308     (347,895      (80,785     (846,189
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    7,090,389        90,059,425         8,201,347        91,440,764   

Reinvestment of distributions

                   391,349        4,457,463   

Shares redeemed

    (6,575,040     (83,989,299      (4,736,794     (53,441,011
      515,349        6,070,126         3,855,902        42,457,216   
Service Shares         

Shares sold

                   9        100   

Reinvestment of distributions

                   37        416   

Shares redeemed

    (328     (3,902      (199     (2,101
      (328     (3,902      (153     (1,585
Class IR Shares         

Shares sold

    10,908        139,120         3,049        34,689   

Reinvestment of distributions

                   577        6,583   

Shares redeemed

    (2,982     (37,826      (11,427     (130,570
      7,926        101,294         (7,801     (89,298

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)

    (359,892   $ (4,715,301      1,741,453      $ 19,046,123   

 

(a)   Class B Shares 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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12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2012
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    396,493      $ 3,064,438         793,411      $ 5,749,953   

Reinvestment of distributions

                   60,734        450,642   

Shares redeemed

    (1,945,431     (15,496,853      (4,973,782     (35,206,763
      (1,548,938   $ (12,432,415      (4,119,637   $ (29,006,168
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    12        100         1,319        9,600   

Reinvestment of distributions

                   92        679   

Shares redeemed

    (28     (223      (91     (606
      (16     (123      1,320        9,673   
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    5,300,838        42,216,093         5,883,620        41,704,588   

Reinvestment of distributions

                   531,156        3,919,930   

Shares redeemed

    (2,455,307     (19,462,240      (3,953,046     (28,634,393
      2,845,531        22,753,853         2,461,730        16,990,125   
Class IR Shares         

Shares sold

    23,038        185,018         2,135        15,924   

Reinvestment of distributions

                   3        24   

Shares redeemed

                   (2,135     (14,632
      23,038        185,018         3        1,316   

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)

    1,319,615      $ 10,506,333         (1,656,584   $ (12,005,054

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service or Class IR Shares of a Fund you incur types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares), contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class B and Class C 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, Service or Class IR 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 January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013.

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 net 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, 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.

 

       U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund      International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund      Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund      Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
Share Class    Beginning
Account
Value
1/1/13
    

Ending
Account

Value
6/30/13

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
6/30/13
*
     Beginning
Account
Value
1/1/13
    

Ending
Account

Value
6/30/13

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
6/30/13
*
     Beginning
Account
Value
1/1/13
    

Ending
Account

Value
6/30/13

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
6/30/13
*
     Beginning
Account
Value
1/1/13
    

Ending
Account

Value
6/30/13

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
6/30/13
*
 
Class A                                                        

Actual

   $ 1,000       $ 1,110.60      $ 6.28       $ 1,000       $ 1,004.70      $ 6.61       $ 1,000       $ 1,151.10      $ 5.97       $ 1,000       $ 1,044.60      $ 6.49   

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000         1,018.84     6.01         1,000         1,018.20     6.66         1,000         1,019.24     5.61         1,000         1,018.45     6.41   
Class B                                                        

Actual

     N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A        N/A         1,000         1,146.60        9.95         N/A         N/A        N/A   

Hypothetical 5% return

     N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A        N/A         1,000         1,015.52     9.35         N/A         N/A        N/A   
Class C                                                        

Actual

     1,000         1,105.80        10.18         1,000         1,000.00        10.31         1,000         1,146.10        9.95         1,000         1,041.10        10.37   

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000         1,015.12     9.74         1,000         1,014.48     10.39         1,000         1,015.52     9.35         1,000         1,014.63     10.24   
Institutional                                                        

Actual

     1,000         1,113.00        4.19         1,000         1,006.80        4.63         1,000         1,153.50        3.84         1,000         1,046.10        4.62   

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000         1,020.83     4.01         1,000         1,020.18     4.66         1,000         1,021.22     3.61         1,000         1,020.28     4.56   
Service                                                        

Actual

     N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A        N/A         1,000         1,151.10        6.51         N/A         N/A        N/A   

Hypothetical 5% return

     N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A        N/A         1,000         1,018.74     6.11         N/A         N/A        N/A   
Class IR                                                        

Actual

     1,000         1,112.10        4.98         1,000         1,006.10        5.37         1,000         1,152.40        4.64         1,000         1,044.40        5.53   

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000         1,020.08     4.76         1,000         1,019.44     5.41         1,000         1,020.48     4.36         1,000         1,019.39     5.46   

 

*   Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

Fund    Class A     Class B     Class C     Institutional     Service     Class IR  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

     1.20     N/A        1.95     0.80     N/A        0.95

International Equity Dividend and Premium

     1.33        N/A        2.08        0.93        N/A        1.08   

Structured Tax-Managed Equity

     1.12        1.87     1.87        0.72        1.22     0.87   

Structured International Tax-Managed Equity

     1.28        N/A        2.05        0.91        N/A        1.09   

 

+   Hypothetical expenses are based on each Fund’s actual annualized net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

 

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

 

Background

The Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium, Goldman Sachs Structured International Tax-Managed Equity, Goldman Sachs Structured Tax-Managed Equity and Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Funds (the “Funds”) are investment portfolios of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Funds at regularly scheduled meetings held during the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Funds.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2014 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 12-13, 2013 (the “Annual Meeting”).

The review process undertaken by the Trustees spans the course of the year and culminates with the Annual Meeting. To assist the Trustees in their deliberations, the Trustees have established a Contract Review Committee (the “Committee”), comprised of the Independent Trustees. The Committee held four meetings over the course of the year since the Management Agreement was last approved. At those Committee meetings, regularly scheduled Board or other committee meetings and/or the Annual Meeting, the Board, or the Independent Trustees, as applicable, considered matters relating to the Management Agreement, including:

  (a)   the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative and other services provided to the Funds by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:
  (i)   the structure, staff and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;
  (ii)   the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups ( i.e. , accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services and operations), controls and risk management groups ( i.e. , legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance and strategy and central funding), sales and distribution support groups and others ( i.e. , information technology and training);
  (iii)   trends in headcount;
  (iv)   the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and
  (v)  

the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

  (b)   information on the investment performance of the Funds, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”), and benchmark performance indices, and general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Funds invest;
  (c)   the terms of the Management Agreement and agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Funds;
  (d)   expense information for the Funds, including:
  (i)   the relative management fee and expense levels of the Funds as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider; and
  (ii)   each Fund’s expense trends over time;
  (e)   with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Funds;
  (f)   the undertakings of the Investment Adviser to limit certain expenses of the Funds that exceed specified levels, and a summary of contractual fee reductions made by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates over the past several years with respect to the Funds;
  (g)   information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of each of the Funds and the Trust as a whole to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;
  (h)   whether each Fund’s existing management fee schedule adequately addressed any economies of scale;
  (i)   a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Funds for transfer agency, securities lending, portfolio trading, distribution and other services;
  (j)   a summary of potential benefits derived by the Funds as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser;
  (k)   information regarding commissions paid by the Funds and broker oversight, other information regarding portfolio trading and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;
  (l)   portfolio manager ownership of Fund shares; the manner in which portfolio manager compensation is determined; and the number and types of accounts managed by the portfolio managers;
  (m)   the nature and quality of the services provided to the Funds by their unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administration services provided under the Management Agreement; and
  (n)  

the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Funds’ compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

The Trustees also received an overview of the Funds’ distribution arrangements. They received information regarding the Funds’ assets, share purchase and redemption activity and the payment of Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fees by the Funds and the payment of non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder service and/or administration fees by the Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s Service Shares. Information was also provided to the Trustees relating to revenue sharing payments made by and services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to intermediaries that promote the sale, distribution and/or servicing of Fund shares.

The presentations made at the Board and Committee meetings and at the Annual Meeting encompassed the Funds and other mutual fund portfolios for which the Board of Trustees has responsibility. In evaluating the Management Agreement at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees relied upon their knowledge, resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year, of the Investment Adviser, its affiliates, their services and the Funds. In conjunction with these meetings, the Trustees received written materials and oral presentations on the topics covered, and were advised by their independent legal counsel regarding their responsibilities and other regulatory requirements related to the approval and continuation of mutual fund investment management agreements under applicable law. In addition, the Investment Adviser and its affiliates provided the Independent Trustees with a written response to a formal request for information sent on behalf of the Independent Trustees by their independent legal counsel. During the course of their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions with their independent legal counsel, without representatives of the Investment Adviser or its affiliates present. The Independent Trustees also discussed the broad range of other investment choices that are available to Fund investors, including the availability of comparable funds managed by other advisers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided Under the Management Agreement

As part of their review, the Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Adviser. In this regard, the Trustees considered both the investment advisory services and non-advisory services that are provided to the Funds by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates. The Trustees noted the transition in the leadership and changes in personnel of various of the Investment Adviser’s portfolio management teams that had occurred in recent periods, and the ongoing recruitment efforts aimed at bringing high quality investment talent to the Investment Adviser. The Trustees concluded that the Investment Adviser continued to commit substantial financial and operational resources to the Funds and expressed confidence that the Investment Adviser would continue to do so in the future. The Trustees also recognized that the Investment Adviser had made significant commitments to address regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the Funds and the Investment Adviser.

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Funds. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of each Fund to its peers using rankings and ratings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2012, and updated performance information prepared by the Investment Adviser using the peer groups identified by the Outside Data Provider as of March 31, 2013. The information on each Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ending on the applicable dates, to the extent that each Fund had been in existence for those periods. The Trustees also reviewed each Fund’s investment performance over time (including on a year-by-year basis) relative to its performance benchmark. In addition, they considered the investment performance trends of the Funds over time, and reviewed the investment performance of each Fund in light of its investment objective and policies and market conditions.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel, in which Fund performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Funds’ risk profiles, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management.

The Trustees noted that the International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund’s Class A Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the five-year period, in the third quartile for the three-year period, and in the fourth quartile for the one-year period, and had underperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended March 31, 2013. The Trustees also observed that the Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s Class A Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the one- and three-year periods and in the third quartile for the five-year period, and had underperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended March 31, 2013. They noted that the Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s Class A Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods, and had underperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2013. They noted that the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund’s Class A Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the three- and five-year periods and in the fourth quartile for the one-year period, and had underperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended March 31, 2013.

The Trustees noted that the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium and the International Equity Dividend and Premium Funds had certain significant differences from their peer groups and benchmark indexes that caused the peer groups and benchmark indexes to be imperfect bases for performance comparison. They noted the addition of certain key hires in 2011 to the senior management of the Funds’ portfolio management team, as well as ongoing efforts to further enhance the portfolio management team’s investment models.

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

The Trustees considered the contractual terms of the Management Agreement and the fee rates payable by each Fund thereunder. In this regard, the Trustees considered information on the services rendered by the Investment Adviser to the Funds, which included both advisory and administrative services that were directed to the needs and operations of the Funds as registered mutual funds.

In particular, the Trustees reviewed analyses prepared by the Outside Data Provider regarding the expense rankings of the Funds. The analyses provided a comparison of the Funds’ management fees and breakpoints to those of relevant peer groups and category universes; an expense analysis which compared each Fund’s overall net and gross expenses to a peer group and a category universe; and a five-year history comparing each Fund’s net expenses to the peer and category medians. The analyses also compared each Fund’s transfer agency, custody, and distribution fees, other expenses and fee waivers/reimbursements to those of the peer group and category medians. The Trustees concluded that the comparisons provided by the Outside Data Provider were useful in evaluating the reasonableness of the management fees and total expenses paid by the Funds.

In addition, the Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to limit certain expenses of the Funds that exceed specified levels. They also noted that the Investment Adviser did not manage institutional accounts or collective investment vehicles having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Funds, and therefore this type of fee comparison was not possible.

In addition, the Trustees noted that shareholders are able to redeem their Fund shares at any time if they believe that the Fund fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Fund.

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins with respect to the Trust and each of the Funds. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Fund and by function ( i.e ., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service) and the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also reviewed the report of the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization, which included an assessment of the reasonableness and consistency of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology and an evaluation of the accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s profitability analysis calculations. Profitability data for the Trust and each Fund were provided for 2012 and 2011, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability. The Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins both in absolute terms and in comparison to information on the reported pre-tax profit margins earned by certain other asset management firms.

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered the information that had been provided regarding the Investment Adviser’s profitability. The Trustees also considered the breakpoints in the fee rate payable under the Management Agreement for each of the Funds at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Funds:

 

     International
Equity Dividend
and Premium
Fund
    Structured
International
Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
    Structured
Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
    U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium
Fund
 
First $1 billion     0.81     0.85     0.70     0.75
Next $1 billion     0.73        0.77        0.63        0.68   
Next $3 billion     0.69        0.73        0.60        0.65   
Next $3 billion     0.68        0.72        0.59        0.64   
Over $8 billion     0.67        0.71        0.58        0.63   

The Trustees noted that the breakpoints were meant to share potential economies of scale, if any, with the Funds and their shareholders as assets under management reach those asset levels. The Trustees considered the amounts of assets in the Funds; the Funds’ recent share purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and their realized profits; information comparing fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other funds in the peer groups; and the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to limit certain expenses of the Funds that exceed specified levels. Upon reviewing these matters at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees concluded that the fee breakpoints represented a means of assuring that benefits of scalability, if any, would be passed along to shareholders at the specified asset levels. They also noted that the Investment Adviser had passed along savings to shareholders of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund, which had asset levels above at least the first breakpoint during the prior fiscal year.

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

The Trustees also considered the other benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds as stated above, including: (a) transfer agency fees received by Goldman, Sachs & Co. (“Goldman Sachs”); (b) brokerage and futures commissions earned by Goldman Sachs for executing securities and futures transactions on behalf of the Funds; (c) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those for other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (d) fees earned by Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, as securities lending agent (and fees earned by the Investment Adviser for managing the fund in which the Funds’ cash collateral is invested); (e) the Investment Adviser’s ability to leverage the infrastructure designed to service the Funds on behalf of its other clients; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to cross-market other products and services to Fund shareholders; (g) Goldman Sachs’ retention of certain fees as Fund Distributor; (h) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate better pricing with custodians on behalf of its other clients, as a result of the relationship with the Funds; and (i) the possibility that the working relationship between the Investment Adviser and the Funds’ third party service providers may cause those service providers to be open to doing business with other areas of Goldman Sachs. In the course of considering the foregoing, the Independent Trustees requested and received further information quantifying certain of these fall-out benefits. In looking at the benefits to Goldman Sachs Agency Lending and the Investment Adviser from the securities lending program, they noted that the Funds also benefited from their participation in the securities lending program.

Other Benefits to the Funds and Their Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Funds receive certain potential benefits as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) improved servicing from vendors because of the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) improved servicing from broker-dealers because of the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate favorable terms with derivatives counterparties as a result of the size and reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (e) the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Funds because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (g) the Funds’ access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firmwide resources ( i.e. , proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; and (h) the Funds’ access to certain affiliated distribution channels. The Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and noted further that many of the Funds’ shareholders invested in the Funds in part because of the Funds’ relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by each of the Funds were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and each Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit each Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to each Fund until June 30, 2014.

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

 

Goldman Sachs Funds

 

 

LOGO

 

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 approximately $739.4 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2013, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”) has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. GSAM’s assets under management includes assets managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. and its Investment Advisory Affiliates.

 

OVERVIEW OF GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS

 

LOGO

 

Money Market 1

Financial Square Funds SM

n   Financial Square Tax-Exempt Funds
n   Financial Square Federal Fund
n   Financial Square Government Fund
n   Financial Square Money Market Fund
n   Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund
n   Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund
n   Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

n   Enhanced Income Fund
n   High Quality Floating Rate Fund
n   Short Duration Government Fund
n   Short Duration Income Fund
n   Government Income Fund
n   Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

n   Core Fixed Income Fund
n   Core Plus Fixed Income Fund
n   Global Income Fund
n   Strategic Income Fund
n   World Bond Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

n   High Yield Municipal Fund
n   Municipal Income Fund
n   Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

Single Sector

n   Investment Grade Credit Fund
n   U.S. Mortgages Fund
n   High Yield Fund
n   High Yield Floating Rate Fund
n   Emerging Markets Debt Fund
n   Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund
n   Dynamic Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Corporate Credit

n   Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

n   Growth and Income Fund
n   Small Cap Value Fund
n   Mid Cap Value Fund
n   Large Cap Value Fund
n   Capital Growth Fund
n   Strategic Growth Fund
n   Focused Growth Fund
n   Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
n   Flexible Cap Growth Fund
n   Concentrated Growth Fund
n   Technology Tollkeeper Fund
n   Growth Opportunities Fund
n   Rising Dividend Growth Fund
n   U.S. Equity Fund
n   Income Builder Fund

Structured Equity

n   Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund
n   Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund
n   U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund
n   International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights 2

n   Small Cap Equity Insights Fund
n   U.S. Equity Insights Fund
n   Small Cap Growth Insights Fund
n   Large Cap Growth Insights Fund
n  

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

n   Small Cap Value Insights Fund
n   International Small Cap Insights Fund
n   International Equity Insights Fund
n   Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

n   Strategic International Equity Fund
n   Concentrated International Equity Fund
n   International Small Cap Fund
n   Asia Equity Fund
n   Emerging Markets Equity Fund
n   BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China)
n   N-11 Equity Fund
n   China Equity Fund

Select Satellite 3

n   Real Estate Securities Fund
n   International Real Estate Securities Fund
n   Commodity Strategy Fund
n   Dynamic Allocation Fund
n   Absolute Return Tracker Fund
n   Managed Futures Strategy Fund
n   MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund
n   Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund
n   Retirement Portfolio Completion Fund
n   Income Strategies Portfolio

Total Portfolio Solutions 3

n   Balanced Strategy Portfolio
n   Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio
n   Growth Strategy Portfolio
n   Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio
n   Satellite Strategies Portfolio
n   Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio
n   Tax Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

1     An investment in a money market fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) 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.
2     Effective at the close of business May 3, 2013, the Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth, Structured Large Cap Value, Structured Small Cap Equity, Structured Small Cap Growth, Structured Small Cap Value, Structured U.S. Equity, Structured Emerging Markets Equity, Structured International Equity and Structured International Small Cap Funds were renamed the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights, Large Cap Value Insights, Small Cap Equity Insights, Small Cap Growth Insights, Small Cap Value Insights, U.S. Equity Insights, Emerging Markets Equity Insights, International Equity Insights and International Small Cap Insights Funds, respectively.
3     Individual Funds within the Total Portfolio Solutions and Select Satellite 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 Total Portfolio Solutions or Select Satellite category.

Financial Square Funds SM is a registered service mark of Goldman, Sachs & Co.


TRUSTEES

Ashok N. Bakhru, Chairman

Donald C. Burke

John P. Coblentz, Jr.

Diana M. Daniels

Joseph P. LoRusso

James A. McNamara

Jessica Palmer

Alan A. Shuch

Richard P. Strubel

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

George F. Travers, Principal Financial Officer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

Scott M. McHugh, Treasurer

GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.

Distributor and Transfer Agent

 

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

Investment Adviser

Visit our web site at www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282

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 (“SEC”) web site at http://www.sec.gov.

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov within 60 days after the Funds’ first and third fiscal quarters. The Funds’ Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may also be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. Forms N-Q may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Goldman, Sachs & Co. (‘‘Goldman Sachs’’) does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Any statement contained in this communication (including any attachments) concerning U.S. tax matters was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code, and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed. Clients of Goldman Sachs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.

Holdings and allocations shown are as of June 30, 2013 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Goldman Sachs. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any other party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any of such standard or classification. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall MSCI, S&P, any of their affiliates or any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.

This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider a Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the Prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the Prospectus contain this and other information about a Fund and may be obtained from your Authorized Institution or from Goldman, Sachs & Co. by calling (retail – 1-800-526-7384) (institutional – 1-800-621-2550).

© 2013 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved. 107274.MF.MED.TMPL/8/2013 TAXADVSAR13/14.4K


ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

 

     The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

 

     The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

 

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.

 


ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

 

     Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

 

     Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1.

 

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

     Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

     Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

 

     Not applicable.

 


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.

 

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

  (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.

 

  (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.

 

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

 

      (a)(1)   The information required by this Item is only required in connection with an annual report on this Form N-CSR.
      (a)(2)   Exhibit 99.CERT    Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.
      (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 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Goldman Sachs Trust
By:     /s/ James A. McNamara
    James A. McNamara
    President/Principal Executive Officer
    Goldman Sachs Trust
Date:     August 13, 2013

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:     /s/ James A. McNamara
    James A. McNamara
    President/Principal Executive Officer
    Goldman Sachs Trust
Date:     August 13, 2013
By:     /s/ George F. Travers
    George F. Travers
    Principal Financial Officer
    Goldman Sachs Trust
Date:     August 14, 2013
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