Strategy. ? The Fund invests mainly (at least, and typically more than, 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in equity securities, which may include stock, stock futures, rights, warrants or securities convertible into stock, of U.S. and foreign companies. The Fund's portfolio is diversified among a large number of companies across different industries and economic sectors. ? The Fund seeks to make investments that generate positive impact in accordance with GuideStone Capital Management, LLCs (the Adviser) Christian values, alongside financial returns. The Adviser utilizes its impact framework to assess whether its investments with nonprofit organizations, and the Sub-Advisers' investments in companies, effectively promote the Adviser's three impact themes: Sanctity of Life and Spreading the Gospel; … Show more… ? The Fund invests mainly (at least, and typically more than, 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in equity securities, which may include stock, stock futures, rights, warrants or securities convertible into stock, of U.S. and foreign companies. The Fund's portfolio is diversified among a large number of companies across different industries and economic sectors. ? The Fund seeks to make investments that generate positive impact in accordance with GuideStone Capital Management, LLCs (the Adviser) Christian values, alongside financial returns. The Adviser utilizes its impact framework to assess whether its investments with nonprofit organizations, and the Sub-Advisers' investments in companies, effectively promote the Adviser's three impact themes: Sanctity of Life and Spreading the Gospel; Human Dignity and Advancement; and Stewardship of God's Creation. ? The Fund is diversified with respect to equity securities possessing attractive fundamental values and strong growth prospects. A "bottom-up" approach is generally employed in selecting investments for the Fund, including consideration of, among other factors, a company's growth potential, competitive positioning, operational quality and strategy. Other factors may be considered, such as a company's historic and projected return on capital, balance sheets and financial models. Many of the companies in which the Fund invests retain their earnings to finance current and future growth. ? When selecting investments, the Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser(s) will consider whether investments promote impact goals, including, but not limited to, decent work and economic growth, good health and well-being, quality education, reduced inequalities, affordable and clean energy and responsible consumption and production. ? The Fund invests in equity securities of foreign companies in countries having economies and markets generally considered to be developed and may also invest in equity securities of foreign companies located in emerging markets. ? Equity securities of foreign companies are predominantly traded on foreign stock exchanges in foreign currencies. ? The Fund generally intends to remain diversified across countries and geographical regions, although it has the flexibility to invest a significant portion of its assets in one country or region. ? The Fund may invest to a lesser extent in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) and other similar instruments, each of which represents ownership of underlying foreign securities denominated in currencies other than that of the country of incorporation. The Fund may invest in sponsored or unsponsored depositary receipts. ? The Fund may invest in equity securities of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other real estate related companies. ? The Fund may invest in equity securities of information technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technological advances. ? The Fund may invest in initial public offerings (IPOs). ? The Fund may use futures, options, swaps and forwards to gain exposure to foreign markets and currencies. A Sub-Adviser may make currency investment decisions independent of its underlying security selections. The Fund may also use derivatives, including futures, options, swaps and forwards as a substitute for investing directly in an underlying asset, to increase return, to manage risk, to hedge against losses or as an alternative to selling a security short. ? The Fund may invest its uninvested cash in high-quality, short-term debt securities, which may include repurchase agreements and high-quality money market instruments, and also may invest its uninvested cash in the GuideStone Funds Money Market Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in a money market fund, it generally is not subject to the limits placed on investments in other investment companies. Generally, these securities offer less potential for gains than other types of securities. ? In addition, the Adviser may allocate assets to equity securities of other funds, pooled investment vehicles and nonprofit organizations that it believes will generate both a positive impact congruent with its Christian values and financial returns. ? The Fund uses one or more Sub-Advisers to manage its portfolio under the oversight of the Adviser. The Adviser recommends sub-adviser selections to the Board of Directors of GuideStone Funds based on a variety of qualitative and quantitative factors in an attempt to maximize return across the entire portfolio while minimizing risk to the extent possible. ? In accordance with the Advisers Christian values, the Fund does not invest in any company that is publicly recognized (as determined by GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (GuideStone Financial Resources)) for offering products or services that are incompatible with the Christian values of GuideStone Financial Resources, including, but not limited to, those involving abortion, sexual immorality, alcohol, tobacco or gambling. Show less