Now Available at Japan Post Bank from April 1! "GS Plus Global Equity (All-Country)"

Goldman Sachs Asset Management's "GS Plus Global Equity (All-Country)" fund is now available at Japan Post Bank from April 1, expanding its sales channels to a total of five companies including SBI Securities, Matsui Securities, Monex Securities, and Rakuten Securities. This active fund, which aims for returns slightly above index funds by leveraging data and AI, is also eligible for NISA growth investment accounts.
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  • 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 18:30

We are pleased to announce that Japan Post Bank will join as a new distributor for "GS Plus Global Equity (All-Country)," set and managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management Co., Ltd., starting April 1. It will be sold as an online-exclusive fund. This addition brings the total number of distributors for this fund to five: SBI Securities, Matsui Securities, Monex Securities, Japan Post Bank, and Rakuten Securities.

"GS Plus Global Equity (All-Country)" was established on July 30, 2025, and is an active fund that aims for returns slightly above index funds. It utilizes data and AI (artificial intelligence) to achieve investment results that outperform the market average. By investing in equities through ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds), you can invest with lower fees compared to our previous funds. We hope that both first-time investors and those already investing in global equities or other asset classes will consider adding Goldman Sachs Asset Management's investment strategy to their portfolios. This fund is eligible for investment under the NISA growth investment framework.

Handling Distributors (as of April 1, 2026)

SBI Securities Co., Ltd.:https://go.sbisec.co.jp/prd/fund/gsam/gsplus_allcountry.html

Matsui Securities Co., Ltd.:https://www.matsui.co.jp/fund/feature/gsplus-all-country/

Monex Securities, Inc.:https://info.monex.co.jp/news/2025/20250725_02.html

Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd.:https://www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/kojin/tameru/toushin/newfund/202604/index01.html

Rakuten Securities, Inc.:https://www.rakuten-sec.co.jp/web/special/gsam/

Fund Highlights

1. Invests in equities of companies worldwide, including Japan.

2. Aims for long-term investment results that outperform the MSCI All Country World Index (after-tax dividends, yen-based) as a benchmark.

3. Diversifies investments across a wide range of stocks using Goldman Sachs Asset Management's proprietary quantitative models.

Invests in equities of developed countries including Japan and emerging countries through investments in ETFs. Depending on market conditions, direct investment in equities may occur. As a general rule, no currency hedging against the yen is performed. Due to market trends, fund flows, and other factors, operations may not be carried out in accordance with the investment policy. While this fund aims for long-term investment results that outperform the benchmark, actual investment results may fall below the benchmark.

Performance of GS Plus Global Equity (All-Country)

This fund is an active fund that aims for long-term returns* exceeding the index by utilizing various data and analysis using AI, etc.

*Aims for long-term investment results that outperform the MSCI All Country World Index (after-tax dividends, yen-based) as a benchmark.

Period: July 30, 2025 (inception date) - end of December 2025, Source: MSCI, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
This fund: Uses dividend reinvestment standard price, Benchmark: MSCI All Country World Index (after-tax dividends, yen-based) converted to yen using exchange rates available to us (indexed with inception date as 10,000). The above dividend reinvestment standard price is after deducting trust fees (for details, please refer to "Fund Fees"). The dividend reinvestment standard price is calculated by assuming that profit distributions (before tax) are reinvested at the time of distribution. Depending on market conditions, the amount of distributions may change, or distributions may not be paid.
The above is past performance and does not indicate or guarantee future investment results.

What's the difference from an index?

✓ This active fund, through ETFs, selects promising stocks from an even wider investment universe than the constituent stocks of an index.

✓ The use of computers allows for instantaneous derivation of useful investment decisions from a wide and vast amount of data, making it possible to include as many as approximately 15,000 companies in the research universe.
✓ In fact, such differences can be seen in the number of constituent stocks, the method of determining the composition ratio of each stock, and the frequency of stock changes compared to an index.

As of: end of May 2025, Source: MSCI, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
The above data is as of the reference date and does not guarantee future results, and may fluctuate due to market trends, etc. Also, the portfolio content is subject to change at any time in consideration of market trends, etc. While this fund aims for long-term investment results that outperform the benchmark, actual investment results may fall below the benchmark. Information regarding the index is provided as a reference for a part of the index overview and does not represent actual investment results or policies. Also, direct investment in the index is not possible.

Due to market trends, fund flows, and other factors, operations may not be carried out in accordance with the investment policy.

Committed to Cost!

✓ GS Plus Global Equity (All-Country) is a fund that aims for returns exceeding the index (MSCI All Country World Index) after deducting costs by keeping costs (trust fees) relatively low.

Comparison of Trust Fees* (annual, tax-inclusive) with Global Equity Active Fund Average and Index Fund Average

*Effective burden including trust fees of the fund and trust fees of underlying funds. For GS Plus Global Equity (All-Country), this is the maximum value. For Global Equity Active Fund Average and Index Fund Average, this is an aggregation of funds excluding ETFs among domestic publicly offered investment trusts (excluding SMA/wrap exclusive) that fall under Morningstar's "Global Category" of "Global Equity (Large-Cap)" and "Global Equity (Small/Mid-Cap)". Does not include purchase fees or other expenses. This fund aims for management that does not deviate significantly from the benchmark (index), and the expected excess return is assumed to be more limited than typical active funds. The above is merely a comparison of trust fees, and the level of expected returns after deducting trust fees differs for each fund. As of: end of May 2025, Source: Morningstar, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
The above is past data and does not indicate or guarantee future results.

Fund Management Approach

✓ The ETFs that are the investment targets of this fund utilize traditional data such as financial statements, as well as new types of data such as news articles and web access volume.

✓ This data is analyzed using quantitative methods in addition to AI (machine learning and natural language processing).

✓ The portfolio is optimized by increasing the weighting of highly rated stocks, taking into account estimated risks and transaction costs.

✓ The entire process, including the selection of constituent stocks, is supervised by fund managers.

Examples of Data Utilized in Fund Management

The above data and analysis methods are as of the time of document creation, and improvements and updates are continuously being made. The above is for the purpose of deepening understanding through examples, and the photos and illustrations are for illustrative purposes only.
*Please also refer to "Notes on Quantitative Management" below.
The ETFs that are the investment targets of this fund generally exclude companies involved in the following businesses: problematic weapons including nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, tobacco, coal mining, coal-fired power generation, nuclear power generation, gambling, adult entertainment, private prisons, palm oil, and biocides.

Example of Data Utilization

A wide range of data is used. For example, by utilizing credit card transaction data, it is possible to predict good business performance before it is publicly announced and adjust the portfolio weighting accordingly.

The above is merely an example and does not apply to all companies. It does not guarantee that such operations can be realized.
Photos and illustrations are for illustrative purposes only.

About Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is the asset management division of the Goldman Sachs Group, with approximately 526 trillion yen* in assets under contract. It provides asset management services to institutional investors, individual investors, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide.

As of: end of December 2025, Source: Goldman Sachs Asset Management, converted to yen at 1 USD = 156.745 JPY

*Assets Under Contract (AUS) include assets under management (AUM) for discretionary investment contracts, as well as all client assets for which fees are generated, including advisory contracts and other services.

For more details, please visit the special fund page.

FAQ

What is "GS Plus Global Equity (All-Country)"?

It is a global equity active fund managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, utilizing AI to aim for returns exceeding the market average.

Where else can I purchase it besides Japan Post Bank?

It can also be purchased at SBI Securities, Matsui Securities, Monex Securities, and Rakuten Securities.

Can I use it with the NISA Growth Investment Framework?

Yes, this fund is eligible for investment under the NISA Growth Investment Framework.

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