N-CSRS 1 d833434dncsrs.htm GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION LIFETIME FUNDS Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime Funds
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: 811-03364
GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
8515 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
(Address of principal executive offices)
Jonathan D. Kreider
President and Chief Executive Officer
Great-West Funds, Inc.
8515 E. Orchard Road
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (866) 831-7129
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2020

 


ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS
GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime Funds
(Investor Class, Service Class and Class L)
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2020
On June 5, 2018 the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rule 30e-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Subject to conditions, new rule 30e-3 will provide certain registered investment companies with an optional method to satisfy their obligations to transmit shareholder reports by making such reports and other materials accessible at a website address specified in a notice to investors.
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the SEC, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (www.greatwestfunds.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from your financial intermediary electronically by contacting your financial intermediary.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can contact (866) 345-5954 or make elections online at www.fundreports.com to let your financial intermediary know you wish to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held in your account.
This report and the financial statements attached are submitted for general information and are not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. Nothing herein is to be considered an offer of the sale of shares of the Fund. Such offering is made only by the prospectus of the Fund, which includes details as to offering price and other information.

 


Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2020 Fund
Summary of Investments by Asset Class as of June 30, 2020 (unaudited)
Asset Class Percentage of
Fund Investments
Bond 35.84%
Large Cap Equity 21.54
International Equity 19.42
Mid Cap Equity 9.31
Fixed Interest Contract 8.10
Small Cap Equity 5.79
Total 100.00%
Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund 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 (January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020).
Actual Expenses
The first row of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this row, 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 row under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second row of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 Fund 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. Therefore, the second row 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.

 


  Beginning
Account Value
  Ending
Account Value
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
  (01/01/20)   (06/30/20)   (01/01/20 – 06/30/20)
Investor Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 990.50   $2.92
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.90   $2.97
Service Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 990.00   $3.41
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.40   $3.47
Class L          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 989.40   $4.15
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,020.70   $4.22
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.59% for the Investor Class shares, 0.69% for the Service Class shares and 0.84% for the Class L shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 /366 days to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund's annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund's pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests, (0.16%).
  Performance does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, IRAs, qualified retirement plans or college savings programs, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.

 


Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2025 Fund
Summary of Investments by Asset Class as of June 30, 2020 (unaudited)
Asset Class Percentage of
Fund Investments
Bond 35.93%
Large Cap Equity 21.49
International Equity 19.47
Mid Cap Equity 9.23
Fixed Interest Contract 8.13
Small Cap Equity 5.75
Total 100.00%
Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund 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 (January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020).
Actual Expenses
The first row of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this row, 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 row under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second row of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 Fund 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. Therefore, the second row 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.

 


  Beginning
Account Value
  Ending
Account Value
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
  (01/01/20)   (06/30/20)   (01/01/20 – 06/30/20)
Investor Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 992.80   $2.92
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.90   $2.97
Service Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 991.40   $3.42
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.40   $3.47
Class L          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 990.80   $4.16
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,020.70   $4.22
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.59% for the Investor Class shares, 0.69% for the Service Class shares and 0.84% for the Class L shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 /366 days to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund's annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund's pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests, (0.16%).
  Performance does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, IRAs, qualified retirement plans or college savings programs, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.

 


Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2030 Fund
Summary of Investments by Asset Class as of June 30, 2020 (unaudited)
Asset Class Percentage of
Fund Investments
Bond 34.64%
Large Cap Equity 22.08
International Equity 20.29
Mid Cap Equity 9.48
Fixed Interest Contract 7.50
Small Cap Equity 6.01
Total 100.00%
Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund 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 (January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020).
Actual Expenses
The first row of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this row, 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 row under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second row of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 Fund 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. Therefore, the second row 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.

 


  Beginning
Account Value
  Ending
Account Value
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
  (01/01/20)   (06/30/20)   (01/01/20 – 06/30/20)
Investor Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 990.40   $2.92
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.90   $2.97
Service Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 990.00   $3.41
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.40   $3.47
Class L          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 988.40   $4.10
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,020.70   $4.17
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.59% for the Investor Class shares, 0.69% for the Service Class shares and 0.83% for the Class L shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 /366 days to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund's annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund's pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests, (0.16%).
  Performance does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, IRAs, qualified retirement plans or college savings programs, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.

 


Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2035 Fund
Summary of Investments by Asset Class as of June 30, 2020 (unaudited)
Asset Class Percentage of
Fund Investments
Large Cap Equity 25.83%
Bond 25.71
International Equity 25.34
Mid Cap Equity 11.09
Small Cap Equity 7.63
Fixed Interest Contract 4.40
Total 100.00%
Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund 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 (January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020).
Actual Expenses
The first row of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this row, 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 row under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second row of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 Fund 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. Therefore, the second row 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.

 


  Beginning
Account Value
  Ending
Account Value
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
  (01/01/20)   (06/30/20)   (01/01/20 – 06/30/20)
Investor Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 967.00   $2.98
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.80   $3.07
Service Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 967.00   $3.47
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.30   $3.57
Class L          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 966.30   $3.57
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.20   $3.67
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.61% for the Investor Class shares, 0.71% for the Service Class shares and 0.73% for the Class L shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 /366 days to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund's annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund's pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests, (0.17%).
  Performance does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, IRAs, qualified retirement plans or college savings programs, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.

 


Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2040 Fund
Summary of Investments by Asset Class as of June 30, 2020 (unaudited)
Asset Class Percentage of
Fund Investments
International Equity 30.33%
Large Cap Equity 28.95
Bond 16.86
Mid Cap Equity 12.43
Small Cap Equity 9.25
Fixed Interest Contract 2.18
Total 100.00%
Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund 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 (January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020).
Actual Expenses
The first row of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this row, 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 row under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second row of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 Fund 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. Therefore, the second row 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.

 


  Beginning
Account Value
  Ending
Account Value
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
  (01/01/20)   (06/30/20)   (01/01/20 – 06/30/20)
Investor Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 946.60   $3.00
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.80   $3.12
Service Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 947.00   $3.49
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.30   $3.62
Class L          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 947.00   $3.34
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.40   $3.47
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.62% for the Investor Class shares, 0.72% for the Service Class shares and 0.69% for the Class L shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 /366 days to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund's annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund's pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests, (0.18%).
  Performance does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, IRAs, qualified retirement plans or college savings programs, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.

 


Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2045 Fund
Summary of Investments by Asset Class as of June 30, 2020 (unaudited)
Asset Class Percentage of
Fund Investments
International Equity 33.99%
Large Cap Equity 30.52
Mid Cap Equity 13.11
Bond 10.89
Small Cap Equity 10.49
Fixed Interest Contract 1.00
Total 100.00%
Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund 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 (January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020).
Actual Expenses
The first row of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this row, 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 row under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second row of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 Fund 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. Therefore, the second row 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.

 


  Beginning
Account Value
  Ending
Account Value
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
  (01/01/20)   (06/30/20)   (01/01/20 – 06/30/20)
Investor Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 930.10   $3.07
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.70   $3.22
Service Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 929.70   $3.55
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.20   $3.72
Class L          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 929.60   $3.07
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.70   $3.22
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.64% for the Investor Class shares, 0.74% for the Service Class shares and 0.64% for the Class L shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 /366 days to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund's annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund's pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests, (0.19%).
  Performance does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, IRAs, qualified retirement plans or college savings programs, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.

 


Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2050 Fund
Summary of Investments by Asset Class as of June 30, 2020 (unaudited)
Asset Class Percentage of
Fund Investments
International Equity 36.19%
Large Cap Equity 30.40
Mid Cap Equity 13.06
Small Cap Equity 11.24
Bond 8.57
Fixed Interest Contract 0.54
Total 100.00%
Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund 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 (January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020).
Actual Expenses
The first row of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this row, 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 row under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second row of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 Fund 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. Therefore, the second row 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.

 


  Beginning
Account Value
  Ending
Account Value
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
  (01/01/20)   (06/30/20)   (01/01/20 – 06/30/20)
Investor Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 923.90   $3.06
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.70   $3.22
Service Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 924.50   $3.49
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.20   $3.67
Class L          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 923.90   $3.49
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.20   $3.67
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.64% for the Investor Class shares, 0.73% for the Service Class shares and 0.74% for the Class L shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 /366 days to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund's annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund's pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests, (0.19%).
  Performance does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, IRAs, qualified retirement plans or college savings programs, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.

 


Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2055 Fund
Summary of Investments by Asset Class as of June 30, 2020 (unaudited)
Asset Class Percentage of
Fund Investments
International Equity 37.57%
Large Cap Equity 29.61
Mid Cap Equity 12.72
Small Cap Equity 11.72
Bond 7.88
Fixed Interest Contract 0.50
Total 100.00%
Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund 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 (January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020).
Actual Expenses
The first row of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this row, 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 row under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second row of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 Fund 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. Therefore, the second row 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.

 


  Beginning
Account Value
  Ending
Account Value
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
  (01/01/20)   (06/30/20)   (01/01/20 – 06/30/20)
Investor Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 920.50   $3.01
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.70   $3.17
Service Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 919.90   $3.48
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.20   $3.67
Class L          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 920.20   $3.34
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.40   $3.52
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.63% for the Investor Class shares, 0.73% for the Service Class shares and 0.71% for the Class L shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 /366 days to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund's annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund's pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests, (0.19%).
  Performance does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, IRAs, qualified retirement plans or college savings programs, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.

 


Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2060 Fund
Summary of Investments by Asset Class as of June 30, 2020 (unaudited)
Asset Class Percentage of
Fund Investments
International Equity 38.70%
Large Cap Equity 28.72
Mid Cap Equity 12.36
Small Cap Equity 12.13
Bond 7.62
Fixed Interest Contract 0.47
Total 100.00%
Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund 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 (January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020).
Actual Expenses
The first row of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this row, 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 row under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second row of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 Fund 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. Therefore, the second row 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.

 


  Beginning
Account Value
  Ending
Account Value
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
  (01/01/20)   (06/30/20)   (01/01/20 – 06/30/20)
Investor Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 921.60   $2.96
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.80   $3.12
Service Class          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 922.40   $2.96
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,021.80   $3.12
Class L          
Actual $1,000.00   $ 916.30   $3.91
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00   $1,020.80   $4.12
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.62% for the Investor Class shares, 0.62% for the Service Class shares and 0.82% for the Class L shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 /366 days to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund's annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund's pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests, (0.17%).
  Performance does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, IRAs, qualified retirement plans or college savings programs, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.

 


GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2020 FUND
Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
Shares   Fair Value
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS
1,787,094 Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class(a) $18,710,876
     
TOTAL BOND MUTUAL FUNDS — 35.85%
(Cost $17,689,014)
$18,710,876
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS
845,069 Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  7,647,879
1,212,111 Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 11,248,387
630,199 Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  4,858,833
468,207 Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 3,024,615
226,751 Northern Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund 2,489,724
     
TOTAL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS — 56.08%
(Cost $30,262,677)
$29,269,438
Account Balance   Fair Value
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT
4,230,849 (b) Great-West Life & Annuity Contract(a) 1.50%(c) $ 4,230,849
     
TOTAL FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT — 8.11%
(Cost $4,230,849)
$ 4,230,849
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.04%
(Cost $52,182,540)
$52,211,163
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET — (0.04)% $ (21,206)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.00% $52,189,957
 
(a) Issuer is considered an affiliate of the Fund. See Notes to Financial Statements (Note 2).
(b) Account Balance and Cost represent net deposits and approximate fair value.
(c) Adjustable rate security; interest rate is subject to change. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2020.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2025 FUND
Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
Shares   Fair Value
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS
1,893,012 Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class(a) $19,819,841
     
TOTAL BOND MUTUAL FUNDS — 35.94%
(Cost $18,514,597)
$19,819,841
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS
894,411 Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  8,094,415
1,277,479 Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 11,855,007
660,416 Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  5,091,810
491,041 Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 3,172,123
240,992 Northern Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund 2,646,095
     
TOTAL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS — 55.96%
(Cost $32,513,456)
$30,859,450
Account Balance   Fair Value
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT
4,486,104 (b) Great-West Life & Annuity Contract(a) 1.50%(c) $ 4,486,104
     
TOTAL FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT — 8.13%
(Cost $4,486,104)
$ 4,486,104
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.03%
(Cost $55,514,157)
$55,165,395
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET — (0.03)% $ (17,157)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.00% $55,148,238
 
(a) Issuer is considered an affiliate of the Fund. See Notes to Financial Statements (Note 2).
(b) Account Balance and Cost represent net deposits and approximate fair value.
(c) Adjustable rate security; interest rate is subject to change. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2020.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2030 FUND
Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
Shares   Fair Value
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS
2,823,373 Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class(a) $29,560,711
     
TOTAL BOND MUTUAL FUNDS — 34.65%
(Cost $27,944,968)
$29,560,711
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS
1,437,749 Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 13,011,634
2,030,146 Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 18,839,751
1,049,524 Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  8,091,834
793,944 Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 5,128,878
391,279 Northern Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund 4,296,238
     
TOTAL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS — 57.88%
(Cost $50,772,860)
$49,368,335
Account Balance   Fair Value
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT
6,398,743 (b) Great-West Life & Annuity Contract(a) 1.50%(c) $ 6,398,743
     
TOTAL FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT — 7.50%
(Cost $6,398,743)
$ 6,398,743
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.03%
(Cost $85,116,571)
$85,327,789
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET — (0.03)% $ (26,295)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.00% $85,301,494
 
(a) Issuer is considered an affiliate of the Fund. See Notes to Financial Statements (Note 2).
(b) Account Balance and Cost represent net deposits and approximate fair value.
(c) Adjustable rate security; interest rate is subject to change. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2020.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2035 FUND
Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
Shares   Fair Value
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS
1,259,803 Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class(a) $13,190,140
     
TOTAL BOND MUTUAL FUNDS — 25.73%
(Cost $12,415,551)
$13,190,140
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS
1,066,821 Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  9,654,727
1,427,913 Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 13,251,034
738,138 Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  5,691,047
606,032 Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 3,914,964
304,810 Northern Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund 3,346,816
     
TOTAL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS — 69.93%
(Cost $38,256,556)
$35,858,588
Account Balance   Fair Value
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT
2,256,847 (b) Great-West Life & Annuity Contract(a) 1.50%(c) $ 2,256,847
     
TOTAL FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT — 4.40%
(Cost $2,256,847)
$ 2,256,847
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.06%
(Cost $52,928,954)
$51,305,575
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET — (0.06)% $ (30,319)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.00% $51,275,256
 
(a) Issuer is considered an affiliate of the Fund. See Notes to Financial Statements (Note 2).
(b) Account Balance and Cost represent net deposits and approximate fair value.
(c) Adjustable rate security; interest rate is subject to change. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2020.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2040 FUND
Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
Shares   Fair Value
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS
1,062,787 Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class(a) $11,127,377
     
TOTAL BOND MUTUAL FUNDS — 16.86%
(Cost $10,520,935)
$11,127,377
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS
1,621,746 Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 14,676,806
2,059,412 Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 19,111,344
1,063,932 Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  8,202,915
944,959 Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 6,104,435
486,482 Northern Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund 5,341,571
     
TOTAL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS — 80.99%
(Cost $57,023,872)
$53,437,071
Account Balance   Fair Value
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT
1,442,387 (b) Great-West Life & Annuity Contract(a) 1.50%(c) $ 1,442,387
     
TOTAL FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT — 2.19%
(Cost $1,442,387)
$ 1,442,387
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.04%
(Cost $68,987,194)
$66,006,835
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET — (0.04)% $ (26,322)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.00% $65,980,513
 
(a) Issuer is considered an affiliate of the Fund. See Notes to Financial Statements (Note 2).
(b) Account Balance and Cost represent net deposits and approximate fair value.
(c) Adjustable rate security; interest rate is subject to change. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2020.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2045 FUND
Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
Shares   Fair Value
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS
281,918 Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class(a) $ 2,951,686
     
TOTAL BOND MUTUAL FUNDS — 10.90%
(Cost $2,780,035)
$ 2,951,686
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS
737,191 Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  6,671,584
891,277 Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  8,271,047
460,678 Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  3,551,824
440,016 Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 2,842,503
231,173 Northern Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund 2,538,280
     
TOTAL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS — 88.17%
(Cost $26,292,974)
$23,875,238
Account Balance   Fair Value
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT
270,871 (b) Great-West Life & Annuity Contract(a) 1.50%(c) $   270,871
     
TOTAL FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT — 1.00%
(Cost $270,871)
$ 270,871
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.07%
(Cost $29,343,880)
$27,097,795
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET — (0.07)% $ (19,848)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.00% $27,077,947
 
(a) Issuer is considered an affiliate of the Fund. See Notes to Financial Statements (Note 2).
(b) Account Balance and Cost represent net deposits and approximate fair value.
(c) Adjustable rate security; interest rate is subject to change. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2020.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2050 FUND
Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
Shares   Fair Value
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS
184,936 Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class(a) $ 1,936,274
     
TOTAL BOND MUTUAL FUNDS — 8.57%
(Cost $1,828,437)
$ 1,936,274
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS
646,057 Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  5,846,815
740,163 Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  6,868,711
382,742 Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  2,950,942
393,218 Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 2,540,187
212,098 Northern Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund 2,328,844
     
TOTAL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS — 90.93%
(Cost $22,424,210)
$20,535,499
Account Balance   Fair Value
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT
122,022 (b) Great-West Life & Annuity Contract(a) 1.50%(c) $   122,022
     
TOTAL FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT — 0.54%
(Cost $122,022)
$ 122,022
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.04%
(Cost $24,374,669)
$22,593,795
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET — (0.04)% $ (9,138)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.00% $22,584,657
 
(a) Issuer is considered an affiliate of the Fund. See Notes to Financial Statements (Note 2).
(b) Account Balance and Cost represent net deposits and approximate fair value.
(c) Adjustable rate security; interest rate is subject to change. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2020.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2055 FUND
Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
Shares   Fair Value
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS
98,268 Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class(a) $ 1,028,860
     
TOTAL BOND MUTUAL FUNDS — 7.90%
(Cost $977,168)
$ 1,028,860
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS
382,489 Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  3,461,522
416,332 Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  3,863,560
215,354 Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  1,660,383
236,715 Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 1,529,182
131,162 Northern Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund 1,440,156
     
TOTAL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS — 91.76%
(Cost $13,114,979)
$11,954,803
Account Balance   Fair Value
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT
65,105 (b) Great-West Life & Annuity Contract(a) 1.50%(c) $    65,105
     
TOTAL FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT — 0.50%
(Cost $65,105)
$ 65,105
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.16%
(Cost $14,157,252)
$13,048,768
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET — (0.16)% $ (20,501)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.00% $13,028,267
 
(a) Issuer is considered an affiliate of the Fund. See Notes to Financial Statements (Note 2).
(b) Account Balance and Cost represent net deposits and approximate fair value.
(c) Adjustable rate security; interest rate is subject to change. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2020.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2060 FUND
Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
Shares   Fair Value
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS
565 Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class(a) $ 5,914
     
TOTAL BOND MUTUAL FUNDS — 7.62%
(Cost $5,915)
$ 5,914
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS
2,312 Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 20,922
2,403 Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 22,304
1,245 Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class(a)  9,598
1,458 Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class(a) 9,420
831 Northern Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund 9,123
     
TOTAL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS — 91.96%
(Cost $73,036)
$71,367
Account Balance   Fair Value
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT
369 (b) Great-West Life & Annuity Contract(a) 1.50%(c) $   369
     
TOTAL FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT — 0.48%
(Cost $369)
$ 369
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.06%
(Cost $79,320)
$77,650
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET — (0.06)% $ (43)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.00% $77,607
 
(a) Issuer is considered an affiliate of the Fund. See Notes to Financial Statements (Note 2).
(b) Account Balance and Cost represent net deposits and approximate fair value.
(c) Adjustable rate security; interest rate is subject to change. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2020.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2020 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2025 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2030 Fund
ASSETS:          
Investments at fair value, affiliated(a) $49,721,439   $52,519,300   $81,031,551
Investments at fair value, unaffiliated(b) 2,489,724   2,646,095   4,296,238
Subscriptions receivable 36,721   27,992   79,304
Total Assets 52,247,884   55,193,387   85,407,093
LIABILITIES:          
Payable for distribution fees 1,041   2,161   788
Payable for investments purchased 28,370   20,052   68,815
Payable for shareholder services fees 15,957   16,901   26,026
Payable to investment adviser 3,808   4,026   6,347
Redemptions payable 8,751   2,009   3,623
Total Liabilities 57,927   45,149   105,599
NET ASSETS $52,189,957   $55,148,238   $85,301,494
NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:          
Capital stock, $0.10 par value $453,954   $523,102   $707,364
Paid-in capital in excess of par 51,098,160   54,297,955   83,138,379
Undistributed/accumulated earnings 637,843   327,181   1,455,751
NET ASSETS $52,189,957   $55,148,238   $85,301,494
NET ASSETS BY CLASS          
Investor Class $42,640,698   $32,416,655   $75,891,870
Service Class $7,250,752   $19,768,580   $8,995,557
Class L $2,298,507   $2,963,003   $414,067
CAPITAL STOCK:          
Authorized          
Investor Class 15,000,000   30,000,000   20,000,000
Service Class 5,000,000   30,000,000   5,000,000
Class L 5,000,000   5,000,000   5,000,000
Issued and Outstanding          
Investor Class 3,713,405   3,067,969   6,298,091
Service Class 628,210   1,836,845   741,730
Class L 197,923   326,205   33,822
NET ASSET VALUE, REDEMPTION PRICE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE:          
Investor Class $11.48   $10.57   $12.05
Service Class $11.54   $10.76   $12.13
Class L $11.61   $9.08   $12.24
(a) Cost of investments, affiliated $49,706,877   $52,745,397   $80,888,579
(b) Cost of investments, unaffiliated $2,475,663   $2,768,760   $4,227,992
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2035 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2040 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2045 Fund
ASSETS:          
Investments at fair value, affiliated(a) $47,958,759   $60,665,264   $24,559,515
Investments at fair value, unaffiliated(b) 3,346,816   5,341,571   2,538,280
Subscriptions receivable 40,223   77,500   31,142
Total Assets 51,345,798   66,084,335   27,128,937
LIABILITIES:          
Payable for distribution fees 1,019   327   654
Payable for investments purchased 40,223   77,500   31,142
Payable for shareholder services fees 15,653   20,106   8,249
Payable to investment adviser 4,096   5,468   2,259
Redemptions payable 9,551   421   8,686
Total Liabilities 70,542   103,822   50,990
NET ASSETS $51,275,256   $65,980,513   $27,077,947
NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:          
Capital stock, $0.10 par value $463,098   $566,957   $253,906
Paid-in capital in excess of par 51,234,998   66,732,809   27,804,599
Undistributed/accumulated deficit (422,840)   (1,319,253)   (980,558)
NET ASSETS $51,275,256   $65,980,513   $27,077,947
NET ASSETS BY CLASS          
Investor Class $38,432,711   $61,829,438   $18,817,162
Service Class $12,812,306   $4,127,039   $8,237,085
Class L $30,239   $24,036   $23,700
CAPITAL STOCK:          
Authorized          
Investor Class 30,000,000   15,000,000   10,000,000
Service Class 10,000,000   5,000,000   10,000,000
Class L 5,000,000   5,000,000   5,000,000
Issued and Outstanding          
Investor Class 3,486,470   5,314,470   1,758,226
Service Class 1,141,267   353,054   778,158
Class L 3,238   2,046   2,674
NET ASSET VALUE, REDEMPTION PRICE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE:          
Investor Class $11.02   $11.63   $10.70
Service Class $11.23   $11.69   $10.59
Class L $9.34   $11.75   $8.86
(a) Cost of investments, affiliated $49,491,898   $63,691,333   $26,653,684
(b) Cost of investments, unaffiliated $3,437,056   $5,295,861   $2,690,196
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2050 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2055 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2060 Fund
ASSETS:          
Investments at fair value, affiliated(a) $20,264,951   $11,608,612   $68,527
Investments at fair value, unaffiliated(b) 2,328,844   1,440,156   9,123
Subscriptions receivable 48,092   48,074   -
Total Assets 22,641,887   13,096,842   77,650
LIABILITIES:          
Payable for distribution fees 156   212   10
Payable for investments purchased 48,093   48,074   -
Payable for shareholder services fees 6,853   3,922   26
Payable to investment adviser 1,862   1,048   7
Redemptions payable 266   15,319   -
Total Liabilities 57,230   68,575   43
NET ASSETS $22,584,657   $13,028,267   $77,607
NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:          
Capital stock, $0.10 par value $197,334   $117,601   $800
Paid-in capital in excess of par 23,409,579   13,655,823   84,566
Undistributed/accumulated deficit (1,022,256)   (745,157)   (7,759)
NET ASSETS $22,584,657   $13,028,267   $77,607
NET ASSETS BY CLASS          
Investor Class $20,616,474   $10,358,129   $12,739
Service Class $1,937,334   $2,646,925   $9,986
Class L $30,849   $23,213   $54,882
CAPITAL STOCK:          
Authorized          
Investor Class 5,000,000   10,000,000   10,000,000
Service Class 5,000,000   10,000,000   10,000,000
Class L 5,000,000   5,000,000   5,000,000
Issued and Outstanding          
Investor Class 1,801,834   936,179   1,315
Service Class 168,824   237,298   1,030
Class L 2,683   2,536   5,656
NET ASSET VALUE, REDEMPTION PRICE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE:          
Investor Class $11.44   $11.06   $9.69
Service Class $11.48   $11.15   $9.70
Class L $11.50   $9.15   $9.70
(a) Cost of investments, affiliated $21,955,042   $12,632,652   $70,164
(b) Cost of investments, unaffiliated $2,419,627   $1,524,600   $9,156
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Operations
For the period ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2020 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2025 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2030 Fund
INVESTMENT INCOME:          
Interest, affiliated $29,514   $31,913   $43,626
Dividends, affiliated 428,127   456,480   697,334
Total Income 457,641   488,393   740,960
EXPENSES:          
Management fees 30,017   32,544   48,332
Shareholder services fees – Investor Class 70,949   54,857   125,705
Shareholder services fees – Service Class 12,630   35,041   14,871
Shareholder services fees – Class L 3,971   5,022   391
Distribution fees – Service Class 3,588   9,954   4,221
Distribution fees – Class L 2,820   3,566   276
Total Expenses 123,975   140,984   193,796
Less amount waived by distributor - Class L -   -   20
Less management fees waived 9,548   10,346   14,676
Net Expenses 114,427   130,638   179,100
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 343,214   357,755   561,860
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):          
Net realized loss on investments, affiliated (342,982)   (594,914)   (423,188)
Net realized gain on investments, unaffiliated 27,480   41,834   35,014
Net Realized Loss (315,502)   (553,080)   (388,174)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, affiliated (279,161)   10,243   (454,956)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, unaffiliated (217,543)   (252,349)   (344,623)
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation (496,704)   (242,106)   (799,579)
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss (812,206)   (795,186)   (1,187,753)
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $(468,992)   $(437,431)   $(625,893)
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Operations
For the period ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2035 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2040 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2045 Fund
INVESTMENT INCOME:          
Interest, affiliated $15,810   $9,971   $1,913
Dividends, affiliated 411,648   511,672   203,828
Total Income 427,458   521,643   205,741
EXPENSES:          
Management fees 29,918   37,765   15,627
Shareholder services fees – Investor Class 64,938   102,780   31,270
Shareholder services fees – Service Class 22,272   7,328   14,271
Shareholder services fees – Class L 51   41   40
Distribution fees – Service Class 6,321   2,075   4,052
Distribution fees – Class L 36   29   29
Total Expenses 123,536   150,018   65,289
Less amount waived by distributor - Class L 20   22   29
Less management fees waived 7,354   8,060   3,210
Net Expenses 116,162   141,936   62,050
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 311,296   379,707   143,691
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):          
Net realized loss on investments, affiliated (170,311)   (388,835)   (144,302)
Net realized gain on investments, unaffiliated 39,531   92,568   38,154
Net Realized Loss (130,780)   (296,267)   (106,148)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, affiliated (1,695,092)   (3,015,879)   (1,800,087)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, unaffiliated (356,346)   (611,501)   (304,775)
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation (2,051,438)   (3,627,380)   (2,104,862)
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss (2,182,218)   (3,923,647)   (2,211,010)
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $(1,870,922)   $(3,543,940)   $(2,067,319)
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Operations
For the period ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2050 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2055 Fund
  Great-West
SecureFoundation®
Lifetime 2060 Fund
INVESTMENT INCOME:          
Interest, affiliated $847   $434   $2
Dividends, affiliated 165,058   92,477   547
Total Income 165,905   92,911   549
EXPENSES:          
Management fees 12,650   6,941   46
Shareholder services fees – Investor Class 33,663   15,945   20
Shareholder services fees – Service Class 3,180   4,261   17
Shareholder services fees – Class L 52   39   96
Distribution fees – Service Class 898   1,203   5
Distribution fees – Class L 37   28   66
Total Expenses 50,480   28,417   250
Less amount waived by distributor - Service Class -   -   5
Less amount waived by distributor - Class L 22   20   13
Less management fees waived 2,664   1,553   10
Net Expenses 47,794   26,844   222
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 118,111   66,067   327
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):          
Net realized loss on investments, affiliated (23,537)   (54,253)   (4,978)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, unaffiliated 11,708   979   (871)
Net Realized Loss (11,829)   (53,274)   (5,849)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, affiliated (1,559,105)   (790,527)   (1,604)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, unaffiliated (239,563)   (119,289)   (154)
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation (1,798,668)   (909,816)   (1,758)
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss (1,810,497)   (963,090)   (7,607)
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $(1,692,386)   $(897,023)   $(7,280)
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the period ended June 30, 2020 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2020 Fund 2020
(Unaudited)
  2019
OPERATIONS:      
Net investment income $343,214   $1,174,613
Net realized gain (loss) (315,502)   1,965,918
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (496,704)   4,908,792
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations (468,992)   8,049,323
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:      
From net investment income and net realized gains      
Investor Class (288,604)   (3,324,392)
Service Class (44,821)   (563,476)
Class L (12,537)   (187,686)
From Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains (345,962)   (4,075,554)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 3,350,771   5,743,154
Service Class 1,629,834   2,471,092
Class L 76,894   568,824
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 288,604   3,324,392
Service Class 44,821   563,476
Class L 12,537   187,686
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (3,495,613)   (8,422,609)
Service Class (1,755,559)   (3,782,230)
Class L (163,642)   (374,407)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions (11,353)   279,378
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (826,307)   4,253,147
NET ASSETS:      
Beginning of Period 53,016,264   48,763,117
End of Period $52,189,957   $53,016,264
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS - SHARES:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 298,549   493,478
Service Class 145,947   212,336
Class L 6,748   48,477
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 25,495   289,582
Service Class 3,939   48,875
Class L 1,095   16,210
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (306,975)   (721,947)
Service Class (156,354)   (323,286)
Class L (15,895)   (31,734)
Net Increase 2,549   31,991
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the period ended June 30, 2020 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2025 Fund 2020
(Unaudited)
  2019
OPERATIONS:      
Net investment income $357,755   $1,320,946
Net realized gain (loss) (553,080)   2,433,036
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (242,106)   5,797,433
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations (437,431)   9,551,415
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:      
From net investment income and net realized gains      
Investor Class (220,039)   (2,892,230)
Service Class (119,939)   (2,050,014)
Class L (20,901)   (287,326)
From Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains (360,879)   (5,229,570)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 2,040,226   5,947,990
Service Class 1,226,086   3,359,110
Class L 29,744   677,577
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 220,039   2,892,230
Service Class 119,939   2,050,014
Class L 20,901   287,326
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (2,897,763)   (7,098,325)
Service Class (3,782,631)   (13,127,729)
Class L (75,534)   (316,124)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions (3,098,993)   (5,327,931)
Total Decrease in Net Assets (3,897,303)   (1,006,086)
NET ASSETS:      
Beginning of Period 59,045,541   60,051,627
End of Period $55,148,238   $59,045,541
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS - SHARES:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 199,363   551,480
Service Class 118,019   307,628
Class L 3,568   70,366
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 21,117   272,752
Service Class 11,304   190,345
Class L 2,333   31,385
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (275,793)   (656,513)
Service Class (355,332)   (1,197,306)
Class L (8,580)   (35,119)
Net Decrease (284,001)   (464,982)
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the period ended June 30, 2020 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2030 Fund 2020
(Unaudited)
  2019
OPERATIONS:      
Net investment income $561,860   $1,828,496
Net realized gain (loss) (388,174)   2,687,344
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (799,579)   8,158,737
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations (625,893)   12,674,577
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:      
From net investment income and net realized gains      
Investor Class (507,557)   (5,621,254)
Service Class (55,925)   (630,423)
Class L (2,844)   (6,653)
From Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains (566,326)   (6,258,330)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 3,711,336   6,896,701
Service Class 1,172,956   1,723,138
Class L 334,575   -
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 507,557   5,621,254
Service Class 55,925   630,423
Class L 2,844   6,653
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (2,130,428)   (8,506,253)
Service Class (925,501)   (2,282,921)
Class L (66,707)   (5,000)
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions 2,662,557   4,083,995
Total Increase in Net Assets 1,470,338   10,500,242
NET ASSETS:      
Beginning of Period 83,831,156   73,330,914
End of Period $85,301,494   $83,831,156
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS - SHARES:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 318,425   566,341
Service Class 100,868   140,225
Class L 31,805   -
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 42,723   468,606
Service Class 4,676   52,282
Class L 236   546
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (179,427)   (693,459)
Service Class (79,344)   (187,268)
Class L (5,336)   (416)
Net Increase 234,626   346,857
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the period ended June 30, 2020 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2035 Fund 2020
(Unaudited)
  2019
OPERATIONS:      
Net investment income $311,296   $1,222,776
Net realized gain (loss) (130,780)   2,174,456
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (2,051,438)   6,034,725
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations (1,870,922)   9,431,957
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:      
From net investment income and net realized gains      
Investor Class (242,291)   (3,642,024)
Service Class (72,038)   (1,264,922)
Class L (227)   (3,253)
From Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains (314,556)   (4,910,199)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 1,829,457   6,749,075
Service Class 892,755   2,086,725
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 242,291   3,642,024
Service Class 72,038   1,264,922
Class L 227   3,253
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (3,097,884)   (5,389,281)
Service Class (1,459,850)   (7,088,657)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions (1,520,966)   1,268,061
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (3,706,444)   5,789,819
NET ASSETS:      
Beginning of Period 54,981,700   49,191,881
End of Period $51,275,256   $54,981,700
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS - SHARES:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 169,998   588,399
Service Class 82,075   179,569
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 22,372   325,046
Service Class 6,531   111,187
Class L 25   341
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (286,779)   (470,298)
Service Class (133,605)   (607,384)
Net Increase (Decrease) (139,383)   126,860
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the period ended June 30, 2020 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2040 Fund 2020
(Unaudited)
  2019
OPERATIONS:      
Net investment income $379,707   $1,542,102
Net realized gain (loss) (296,267)   2,933,416
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (3,627,380)   7,584,714
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations (3,543,940)   12,060,232
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:      
From net investment income and net realized gains      
Investor Class (362,515)   (5,733,430)
Service Class (21,455)   (427,997)
Class L (138)   (2,267)
From Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains (384,108)   (6,163,694)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 2,951,090   6,554,103
Service Class 426,456   854,389
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 362,515   5,733,430
Service Class 21,455   427,997
Class L 138   2,267
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (1,867,751)   (4,467,570)
Service Class (723,071)   (1,699,758)
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions 1,170,832   7,404,858
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (2,757,216)   13,301,396
NET ASSETS:      
Beginning of Period 68,737,729   55,436,333
End of Period $65,980,513   $68,737,729
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS - SHARES:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 259,958   534,417
Service Class 37,359   69,407
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 31,800   478,907
Service Class 1,872   35,649
Class L 12   188
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (157,081)   (365,637)
Service Class (66,059)   (138,760)
Net Increase 107,861   614,171
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the period ended June 30, 2020 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2045 Fund 2020
(Unaudited)
  2019
OPERATIONS:      
Net investment income $143,691   $653,818
Net realized gain (loss) (106,148)   1,434,748
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (2,104,862)   3,408,530
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations (2,067,319)   5,497,096
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:      
From net investment income and net realized gains      
Investor Class (103,636)   (2,029,137)
Service Class (41,887)   (993,033)
Class L (167)   (3,089)
From Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains (145,690)   (3,025,259)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 1,368,706   3,994,561
Service Class 763,975   2,287,266
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 103,636   2,029,137
Service Class 41,887   993,033
Class L 167   3,089
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (1,138,018)   (2,532,564)
Service Class (1,029,808)   (5,056,509)
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions 110,545   1,718,013
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (2,102,464)   4,189,850
NET ASSETS:      
Beginning of Period 29,180,411   24,990,561
End of Period $27,077,947   $29,180,411
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS - SHARES:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 130,838   344,681
Service Class 74,404   201,225
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 9,899   184,629
Service Class 4,043   91,417
Class L 19   338
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (106,836)   (217,952)
Service Class (104,311)   (438,899)
Net Increase 8,056   165,439
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the period ended June 30, 2020 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2050 Fund 2020
(Unaudited)
  2019
OPERATIONS:      
Net investment income $118,111   $524,610
Net realized gain (loss) (11,829)   1,142,353
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (1,798,668)   2,509,960
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations (1,692,386)   4,176,923
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:      
From net investment income and net realized gains      
Investor Class (110,124)   (1,959,131)
Service Class (9,443)   (189,030)
Class L (153)   (3,129)
From Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains (119,720)   (2,151,290)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 1,938,703   4,341,503
Service Class 340,205   982,639
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 110,124   1,959,131
Service Class 9,443   189,030
Class L 153   3,129
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (787,168)   (2,578,141)
Service Class (162,067)   (1,469,941)
Class L (17)   (35)
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions 1,449,376   3,427,315
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (362,730)   5,452,948
NET ASSETS:      
Beginning of Period 22,947,387   17,494,439
End of Period $22,584,657   $22,947,387
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS - SHARES:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 172,689   350,853
Service Class 30,120   80,079
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 9,841   162,643
Service Class 842   15,681
Class L 14   259
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (68,236)   (208,740)
Service Class (15,159)   (117,422)
Class L (1)   (3)
Net Increase 130,110   283,350
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the period ended June 30, 2020 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2055 Fund 2020
(Unaudited)
  2019
OPERATIONS:      
Net investment income $66,067   $274,536
Net realized gain (loss) (53,274)   601,015
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (909,816)   1,231,018
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations (897,023)   2,106,569
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:      
From net investment income and net realized gains      
Investor Class (54,212)   (827,123)
Service Class (12,654)   (252,874)
Class L (152)   (2,797)
From Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains (67,018)   (1,082,794)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 2,097,456   3,811,860
Service Class 595,205   834,299
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 54,212   827,123
Service Class 12,654   252,874
Class L 152   2,797
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (609,867)   (1,518,631)
Service Class (433,240)   (1,348,343)
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions 1,716,572   2,861,979
Total Increase in Net Assets 752,531   3,885,754
NET ASSETS:      
Beginning of Period 12,275,736   8,389,982
End of Period $13,028,267   $12,275,736
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS - SHARES:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 192,660   318,628
Service Class 54,395   69,334
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 5,010   70,596
Service Class 1,160   21,473
Class L 17   286
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (54,108)   (125,844)
Service Class (37,850)   (111,546)
Net Increase 161,284   242,927
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the period ended June 30, 2020
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2060 Fund 2020
(Unaudited)
  2019 (a)
OPERATIONS:      
Net investment income $327   $705
Net realized loss (5,849)   (232)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (1,758)   88
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations (7,280)   561
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:      
From net investment income and net realized gains      
Investor Class (66)   (266)
Service Class (49)   (256)
Class L (220)   (183)
From Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains (335)   (705)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 2,246   10,463
Service Class -   10,000
Class L 773,677   100,479
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 66   266
Service Class 49   256
Class L 220   183
Shares redeemed      
Investor Class (1)   -
Class L (724,498)   (88,040)
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions 51,759   33,607
Total Increase in Net Assets 44,144   33,463
NET ASSETS:      
Beginning of Period 33,463   0
End of Period $77,607   $33,463
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS - SHARES:      
Shares sold      
Investor Class 239   1,043
Service Class -   1,001
Class L 86,011   10,020
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions      
Investor Class 7   26
Service Class 5   24
Class L 23   18
Shares redeemed      
Class L (81,443)   (8,973)
Net Increase 4,842   3,159
(a)Fund commenced operations on May 01, 2019.      
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2020 FUND
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock of the Fund throughout the periods indicated.
    Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:   Less Distributions:    
  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
Net asset value,
end of period
Total
Return (b)(c)(d)
Investor Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $11.67 0.08 (0.19) (0.11) (0.08) - (0.08) $11.48 (0.95%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.81 0.27 1.54 1.81 (0.27) (0.68) (0.95) $11.67 16.92%
12/31/2018 $12.68 0.27 (0.91) (0.64) (0.28) (0.95) (1.23) $10.81 (5.23%)
12/31/2017 $11.73 0.25 1.23 1.48 (0.26) (0.27) (0.53) $12.68 12.67%
12/31/2016 $11.37 0.24 0.60 0.84 (0.24) (0.24) (0.48) $11.73 7.44%
12/31/2015 $11.89 0.25 (0.32) (0.07) (0.20) (0.25) (0.45) $11.37 (0.56%)
Service Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $11.73 0.07 (0.19) (0.12) (0.07) - (0.07) $11.54 (1.00%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.86 0.25 1.55 1.80 (0.25) (0.68) (0.93) $11.73 16.85%
12/31/2018 $12.72 0.26 (0.91) (0.65) (0.26) (0.95) (1.21) $10.86 (5.37%)
12/31/2017 $11.74 0.23 1.25 1.48 (0.23) (0.27) (0.50) $12.72 12.71%
12/31/2016 $11.39 0.24 0.58 0.82 (0.23) (0.24) (0.47) $11.74 7.24%
12/31/2015 $11.90 0.20 (0.28) (0.08) (0.18) (0.25) (0.43) $11.39 (0.68%)
Class L
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $11.80 0.06 (0.19) (0.13) (0.06) - (0.06) $11.61 (1.06%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.92 0.25 1.54 1.79 (0.23) (0.68) (0.91) $11.80 16.66%
12/31/2018 $12.78 0.25 (0.92) (0.67) (0.24) (0.95) (1.19) $10.92 (5.50%)
12/31/2017 $11.80 0.22 1.24 1.46 (0.21) (0.27) (0.48) $12.78 12.44%
12/31/2016 $11.43 0.23 0.59 0.82 (0.21) (0.24) (0.45) $11.80 7.20%
12/31/2015 $11.94 0.19 (0.29) (0.10) (0.16) (0.25) (0.41) $11.43 (0.86%)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(before reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
  Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Portfolio
turnover
rate(g)
Supplemental Data and Ratios
Investor Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $42,641 0.47% (h) 0.43% (h)   1.40% (h) 19% (e)
12/31/2019 $43,141 0.47% 0.43%   2.31% 20%
12/31/2018 $39,310 0.47% 0.43%   2.14% 22%
12/31/2017 $69,396 0.47% 0.44%   2.05% 15%
12/31/2016 $63,971 0.47% 0.44%   2.03% 21%
12/31/2015 $57,682 0.42% 0.39%   2.10% 17% (i)
Service Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 7,251 0.57% (h) 0.53% (h)   1.27% (h) 19% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 7,445 0.57% 0.53%   2.17% 20%
12/31/2018 $ 7,564 0.57% 0.53%   2.04% 22%
12/31/2017 $ 9,596 0.57% 0.54%   1.86% 15%
12/31/2016 $10,221 0.57% 0.54%   2.04% 21%
12/31/2015 $ 8,102 0.45% 0.44%   1.63% 17% (i)
Class L
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 2,299 0.72% (h) 0.68% (h)   1.12% (h) 19% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 2,431 0.72% 0.68%   2.10% 20%
12/31/2018 $ 1,889 0.72% 0.68%   2.03% 22%
12/31/2017 $ 1,994 0.72% 0.69%   1.78% 15%
12/31/2016 $ 1,913 0.72% 0.69%   1.98% 21%
12/31/2015 $ 750 0.61% 0.58%   1.56% 17% (i)
(a) Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.
(c) Total return shown net of expenses reimbursed and/or waived, if applicable. Without the expense reimbursement and/or waiver, the return shown would have been lower.
(d) Total return does not include the fee of the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit. If the fee was included, returns would be lower.
(e) Not annualized for periods less than one full year.
(f) Expense ratio and income ratio do not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(g) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Portfolio turnover calculation excludes transfers in affiliated underlying investments from Initial Class to Institutional Class shares that occurred May 1, 2015.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2025 FUND
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock of the Fund throughout the periods indicated.
    Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:   Less Distributions:    
  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
Net asset value,
end of period
Total
Return (b)(c)(d)
Investor Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $10.72 0.07 (0.15) (0.08) (0.07) - (0.07) $10.57 (0.72%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.03 0.25 1.41 1.66 (0.25) (0.72) (0.97) $10.72 16.95%
12/31/2018 $11.76 0.27 (0.86) (0.59) (0.27) (0.87) (1.14) $10.03 (5.27%)
12/31/2017 $10.98 0.24 1.15 1.39 (0.25) (0.36) (0.61) $11.76 12.73%
12/31/2016 $10.88 0.24 0.55 0.79 (0.23) (0.46) (0.69) $10.98 7.39%
12/31/2015 $11.85 0.21 (0.28) (0.07) (0.21) (0.69) (0.90) $10.88 (0.60%)
Service Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $10.92 0.06 (0.15) (0.09) (0.07) - (0.07) $10.76 (0.86%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.18 0.22 1.46 1.68 (0.22) (0.72) (0.94) $10.92 16.88%
12/31/2018 $11.90 0.23 (0.85) (0.62) (0.23) (0.87) (1.10) $10.18 (5.43%)
12/31/2017 $11.08 0.22 1.18 1.40 (0.22) (0.36) (0.58) $11.90 12.74%
12/31/2016 $10.97 0.22 0.56 0.78 (0.21) (0.46) (0.67) $11.08 7.23%
12/31/2015 $11.93 0.19 (0.27) (0.08) (0.19) (0.69) (0.88) $10.97 (0.67%)
Class L
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $ 9.23 0.05 (0.14) (0.09) (0.06) - (0.06) $ 9.08 (0.92%) (e)
12/31/2019 $ 8.76 0.22 1.21 1.43 (0.24) (0.72) (0.96) $ 9.23 16.71%
12/31/2018 $10.43 0.23 (0.78) (0.55) (0.25) (0.87) (1.12) $ 8.76 (5.56%)
12/31/2017 $ 9.80 0.19 1.02 1.21 (0.22) (0.36) (0.58) $10.43 12.45%
12/31/2016 $ 9.77 0.17 0.52 0.69 (0.20) (0.46) (0.66) $ 9.80 7.15%
12/31/2015 $10.75 0.20 (0.29) (0.09) (0.20) (0.69) (0.89) $ 9.77 (0.89%)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(before reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
  Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Portfolio
turnover
rate(g)
Supplemental Data and Ratios
Investor Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $32,417 0.47% (h) 0.43% (h)   1.39% (h) 15% (e)
12/31/2019 $33,487 0.47% 0.43%   2.31% 19%
12/31/2018 $29,639 0.47% 0.43%   2.33% 33%
12/31/2017 $38,911 0.47% 0.44%   2.10% 25%
12/31/2016 $32,386 0.47% 0.45%   2.12% 23%
12/31/2015 $26,126 0.36% 0.34%   1.76% 22% (i)
Service Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $19,769 0.57% (h) 0.53% (h)   1.24% (h) 15% (e)
12/31/2019 $22,522 0.57% 0.53%   1.97% 19%
12/31/2018 $28,115 0.57% 0.53%   1.92% 33%
12/31/2017 $41,911 0.57% 0.54%   1.85% 25%
12/31/2016 $45,951 0.57% 0.55%   1.92% 23%
12/31/2015 $43,458 0.45% 0.44%   1.61% 22% (i)
Class L
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 2,963 0.72% (h) 0.68% (h)   1.14% (h) 15% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 3,036 0.72% 0.68%   2.30% 19%
12/31/2018 $ 2,298 0.72% 0.68%   2.26% 33%
12/31/2017 $ 1,445 0.72% 0.68%   1.86% 25%
12/31/2016 $ 1,106 0.72% 0.69%   1.74% 23%
12/31/2015 $ 1,076 0.65% 0.63%   1.90% 22% (i)
(a) Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.
(c) Total return shown net of expenses reimbursed and/or waived, if applicable. Without the expense reimbursement and/or waiver, the return shown would have been lower.
(d) Total return does not include the fee of the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit. If the fee was included, returns would be lower.
(e) Not annualized for periods less than one full year.
(f) Expense ratio and income ratio do not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(g) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Portfolio turnover calculation excludes transfers in affiliated underlying investments from Initial Class to Institutional Class shares that occurred May 1, 2015.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2030 FUND
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock of the Fund throughout the periods indicated.
    Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:   Less Distributions:    
  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
Net asset value,
end of period
Total
Return (b)(c)(d)
Investor Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.25 0.08 (0.20) (0.12) (0.08) - (0.08) $12.05 (0.96%) (e)
12/31/2019 $11.29 0.28 1.67 1.95 (0.28) (0.71) (0.99) $12.25 17.58%
12/31/2018 $13.37 0.29 (1.00) (0.71) (0.29) (1.08) (1.37) $11.29 (5.56%)
12/31/2017 $12.20 0.27 1.46 1.73 (0.27) (0.29) (0.56) $13.37 14.32%
12/31/2016 $11.75 0.25 0.72 0.97 (0.25) (0.27) (0.52) $12.20 8.31%
12/31/2015 $12.35 0.26 (0.38) (0.12) (0.21) (0.27) (0.48) $11.75 (1.05%)
Service Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.33 0.08 (0.20) (0.12) (0.08) - (0.08) $12.13 (1.00%) (e)
12/31/2019 $11.35 0.28 1.67 1.95 (0.26) (0.71) (0.97) $12.33 17.41%
12/31/2018 $13.43 0.28 (1.01) (0.73) (0.27) (1.08) (1.35) $11.35 (5.61%)
12/31/2017 $12.24 0.25 1.48 1.73 (0.25) (0.29) (0.54) $13.43 14.24%
12/31/2016 $11.78 0.22 0.73 0.95 (0.22) (0.27) (0.49) $12.24 8.15%
12/31/2015 $12.37 0.22 (0.35) (0.13) (0.19) (0.27) (0.46) $11.78 (1.11%)
Class L
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.47 0.15 (0.30) (0.15) (0.08) - (0.08) $12.24 (1.16%) (e)
12/31/2019 $11.47 0.26 1.69 1.95 (0.24) (0.71) (0.95) $12.47 17.32%
12/31/2018 $13.55 0.25 (1.01) (0.76) (0.24) (1.08) (1.32) $11.47 (5.87%)
12/31/2017 $12.32 0.21 1.52 1.73 (0.21) (0.29) (0.50) $13.55 14.17%
12/31/2016 $11.86 0.23 0.71 0.94 (0.21) (0.27) (0.48) $12.32 7.99%
12/31/2015 $12.43 0.18 (0.32) (0.14) (0.16) (0.27) (0.43) $11.86 (1.19%)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(before reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
  Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Portfolio
turnover
rate(g)
Supplemental Data and Ratios
Investor Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 75,892 0.47% (h) 0.43% (h)   1.40% (h) 15% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 74,921 0.47% 0.43%   2.34% 16%
12/31/2018 $ 65,188 0.47% 0.44%   2.23% 30%
12/31/2017 $103,562 0.47% 0.44%   2.10% 11%
12/31/2016 $ 88,168 0.47% 0.45%   2.06% 18%
12/31/2015 $ 77,847 0.41% 0.39%   2.08% 15% (i)
Service Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 8,996 0.57% (h) 0.53% (h)   1.32% (h) 15% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 8,821 0.57% 0.53%   2.27% 16%
12/31/2018 $ 8,063 0.57% 0.54%   2.13% 30%
12/31/2017 $ 8,856 0.57% 0.54%   1.94% 11%
12/31/2016 $ 8,973 0.57% 0.55%   1.81% 18%
12/31/2015 $ 9,308 0.46% 0.44%   1.76% 15% (i)
Class L
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 414 0.72% (h) 0.67% (h)   2.50% (h) 15% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 89 0.72% 0.62%   2.10% 16%
12/31/2018 $ 80 0.71% 0.63%   1.85% 30%
12/31/2017 $ 85 0.72% 0.65%   1.61% 11%
12/31/2016 $ 155 0.72% 0.67%   1.87% 18%
12/31/2015 $ 140 0.60% 0.56%   1.46% 15% (i)
(a) Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.
(c) Total return shown net of expenses reimbursed and/or waived, if applicable. Without the expense reimbursement and/or waiver, the return shown would have been lower.
(d) Total return does not include the fee of the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit. If the fee was included, returns would be lower.
(e) Not annualized for periods less than one full year.
(f) Expense ratio and income ratio do not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(g) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Portfolio turnover calculation excludes transfers in affiliated underlying investments from Initial Class to Institutional Class shares that occurred May 1, 2015.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

Semi-Annual Report - June 30, 2020

 


GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2035 FUND
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock of the Fund throughout the periods indicated.
    Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:   Less Distributions:    
  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
Net asset value,
end of period
Total
Return (b)(c)(d)
Investor Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $11.47 0.07 (0.45) (0.38) (0.07) - (0.07) $11.02 (3.30%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.54 0.28 1.75 2.03 (0.27) (0.83) (1.10) $11.47 19.67%
12/31/2018 $12.94 0.29 (1.14) (0.85) (0.29) (1.26) (1.55) $10.54 (6.82%)
12/31/2017 $11.70 0.27 1.67 1.94 (0.27) (0.43) (0.70) $12.94 16.80%
12/31/2016 $11.59 0.25 0.82 1.07 (0.26) (0.70) (0.96) $11.70 9.29%
12/31/2015 $12.64 0.22 (0.40) (0.18) (0.21) (0.66) (0.87) $11.59 (1.43%)
Service Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $11.68 0.06 (0.45) (0.39) (0.06) - (0.06) $11.23 (3.30%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.70 0.24 1.81 2.05 (0.24) (0.83) (1.07) $11.68 19.53%
12/31/2018 $13.08 0.24 (1.11) (0.87) (0.25) (1.26) (1.51) $10.70 (6.88%)
12/31/2017 $11.81 0.23 1.71 1.94 (0.24) (0.43) (0.67) $13.08 16.60%
12/31/2016 $11.68 0.22 0.84 1.06 (0.23) (0.70) (0.93) $11.81 9.19%
12/31/2015 $12.72 0.20 (0.39) (0.19) (0.19) (0.66) (0.85) $11.68 (1.49%)
Class L
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $ 9.74 0.05 (0.38) (0.33) (0.07) - (0.07) $ 9.34 (3.37%) (e)
12/31/2019 $ 9.11 0.23 1.50 1.73 (0.27) (0.83) (1.10) $ 9.74 19.59%
12/31/2018 $11.37 0.18 (0.93) (0.75) (0.25) (1.26) (1.51) $ 9.11 (6.97%)
12/31/2017 $10.37 0.23 1.47 1.70 (0.27) (0.43) (0.70) $11.37 16.63%
12/31/2016 $10.38 0.21 0.73 0.94 (0.25) (0.70) (0.95) $10.37 9.19%
12/31/2015 $11.41 0.18 (0.34) (0.16) (0.21) (0.66) (0.87) $10.38 (1.45%)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(before reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
  Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Portfolio
turnover
rate(g)
Supplemental Data and Ratios
Investor Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $38,433 0.47% (h) 0.44% (h)   1.28% (h) 13% (e)
12/31/2019 $41,090 0.47% 0.44%   2.43% 24%
12/31/2018 $33,083 0.47% 0.44%   2.31% 32%
12/31/2017 $46,119 0.47% 0.45%   2.15% 22%
12/31/2016 $38,286 0.47% 0.45%   2.08% 26%
12/31/2015 $33,646 0.36% 0.34%   1.70% 17% (i)
Service Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $12,812 0.57% (h) 0.54% (h)   1.15% (h) 13% (e)
12/31/2019 $13,860 0.57% 0.54%   2.04% 24%
12/31/2018 $16,083 0.57% 0.54%   1.88% 32%
12/31/2017 $23,751 0.57% 0.55%   1.78% 22%
12/31/2016 $27,995 0.57% 0.55%   1.84% 26%
12/31/2015 $30,846 0.45% 0.44%   1.56% 17% (i)
Class L
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 30 0.72% (h) 0.56% (h)   1.20% (h) 13% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 31 0.72% 0.50%   2.34% 24%
12/31/2018 $ 26 0.68% 0.54%   1.62% 32%
12/31/2017 $ 28 0.72% 0.54%   2.04% 22%
12/31/2016 $ 24 0.72% 0.52%   1.99% 26%
12/31/2015 $ 22 0.59% 0.40%   1.61% 17% (i)
(a) Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.
(c) Total return shown net of expenses reimbursed and/or waived, if applicable. Without the expense reimbursement and/or waiver, the return shown would have been lower.
(d) Total return does not include the fee of the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit. If the fee was included, returns would be lower.
(e) Not annualized for periods less than one full year.
(f) Expense ratio and income ratio do not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(g) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Portfolio turnover calculation excludes transfers in affiliated underlying investments from Initial Class to Institutional Class shares that occurred May 1, 2015.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2040 FUND
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock of the Fund throughout the periods indicated.
    Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:   Less Distributions:    
  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
Net asset value,
end of period
Total
Return (b)(c)(d)
Investor Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.36 0.07 (0.73) (0.66) (0.07) - (0.07) $11.63 (5.34%) (e)
12/31/2019 $11.20 0.30 2.07 2.37 (0.29) (0.92) (1.21) $12.36 21.62%
12/31/2018 $13.99 0.31 (1.36) (1.05) (0.30) (1.44) (1.74) $11.20 (7.86%)
12/31/2017 $12.35 0.29 1.99 2.28 (0.29) (0.35) (0.64) $13.99 18.60%
12/31/2016 $11.79 0.26 0.91 1.17 (0.26) (0.35) (0.61) $12.35 10.06%
12/31/2015 $12.48 0.27 (0.48) (0.21) (0.21) (0.27) (0.48) $11.79 (1.74%)
Service Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.41 0.06 (0.72) (0.66) (0.06) - (0.06) $11.69 (5.30%) (e)
12/31/2019 $11.24 0.27 2.08 2.35 (0.26) (0.92) (1.18) $12.41 21.40%
12/31/2018 $14.02 0.28 (1.35) (1.07) (0.27) (1.44) (1.71) $11.24 (7.96%)
12/31/2017 $12.35 0.24 2.03 2.27 (0.25) (0.35) (0.60) $14.02 18.54%
12/31/2016 $11.79 0.24 0.91 1.15 (0.24) (0.35) (0.59) $12.35 9.90%
12/31/2015 $12.47 0.20 (0.43) (0.23) (0.18) (0.27) (0.45) $11.79 (1.83%)
Class L
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.48 0.06 (0.72) (0.66) (0.07) - (0.07) $11.75 (5.30%) (e)
12/31/2019 $11.31 0.30 2.07 2.37 (0.28) (0.92) (1.20) $12.48 21.45%
12/31/2018 $14.12 0.31 (1.38) (1.07) (0.30) (1.44) (1.74) $11.31 (7.94%)
12/31/2017 $12.46 0.29 2.01 2.30 (0.29) (0.35) (0.64) $14.12 18.57%
12/31/2016 $11.89 0.25 0.93 1.18 (0.26) (0.35) (0.61) $12.46 10.04%
12/31/2015 $12.57 0.21 (0.42) (0.21) (0.20) (0.27) (0.47) $11.89 (1.71%)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(before reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
  Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Portfolio
turnover
rate(g)
Supplemental Data and Ratios
Investor Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $61,829 0.47% (h) 0.44% (h)   1.22% (h) 10% (e)
12/31/2019 $63,998 0.47% 0.44%   2.48% 10%
12/31/2018 $50,767 0.47% 0.45%   2.21% 28%
12/31/2017 $81,424 0.47% 0.45%   2.19% 11%
12/31/2016 $66,284 0.47% 0.45%   2.12% 15%
12/31/2015 $57,399 0.42% 0.40%   2.15% 13% (i)
Service Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 4,127 0.57% (h) 0.54% (h)   1.04% (h) 10% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 4,715 0.57% 0.54%   2.23% 10%
12/31/2018 $ 4,648 0.57% 0.55%   1.99% 28%
12/31/2017 $ 5,818 0.57% 0.55%   1.83% 11%
12/31/2016 $ 6,654 0.57% 0.55%   1.99% 15%
12/31/2015 $ 6,122 0.46% 0.44%   1.62% 13% (i)
Class L
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 24 0.72% (h) 0.51% (h)   1.13% (h) 10% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 25 0.72% 0.46%   2.43% 10%
12/31/2018 $ 21 0.67% 0.46%   2.22% 28%
12/31/2017 $ 23 0.72% 0.49%   2.12% 11%
12/31/2016 $ 19 0.72% 0.46%   2.08% 15%
12/31/2015 $ 17 0.60% 0.34%   1.64% 13% (i)
(a) Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.
(c) Total return shown net of expenses reimbursed and/or waived, if applicable. Without the expense reimbursement and/or waiver, the return shown would have been lower.
(d) Total return does not include the fee of the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit. If the fee was included, returns would be lower.
(e) Not annualized for periods less than one full year.
(f) Expense ratio and income ratio do not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(g) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Portfolio turnover calculation excludes transfers in affiliated underlying investments from Initial Class to Institutional Class shares that occurred May 1, 2015.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

Semi-Annual Report - June 30, 2020

 


GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2045 FUND
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock of the Fund throughout the periods indicated.
    Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:   Less Distributions:    
  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
Net asset value,
end of period
Total
Return (b)(c)(d)
Investor Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $11.57 0.06 (0.87) (0.81) (0.06) - (0.06) $10.70 (6.99%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.58 0.29 2.03 2.32 (0.25) (1.08) (1.33) $11.57 22.76%
12/31/2018 $13.29 0.31 (1.38) (1.07) (0.33) (1.31) (1.64) $10.58 (8.74%)
12/31/2017 $11.75 0.29 1.98 2.27 (0.22) (0.51) (0.73) $13.29 19.65%
12/31/2016 $11.47 0.25 0.92 1.17 (0.07) (0.82) (0.89) $11.75 10.41%
12/31/2015 $12.60 0.22 (0.46) (0.24) (0.21) (0.68) (0.89) $11.47 (1.93%)
Service Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $11.45 0.05 (0.86) (0.81) (0.05) - (0.05) $10.59 (7.03%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.55 0.25 2.05 2.30 (0.32) (1.08) (1.40) $11.45 22.66%
12/31/2018 $13.24 0.24 (1.33) (1.09) (0.29) (1.31) (1.60) $10.55 (8.84%)
12/31/2017 $11.74 0.24 2.02 2.26 (0.25) (0.51) (0.76) $13.24 19.63%
12/31/2016 $11.47 0.22 0.94 1.16 (0.07) (0.82) (0.89) $11.74 10.26%
12/31/2015 $12.59 0.20 (0.45) (0.25) (0.19) (0.68) (0.87) $11.47 (2.01%)
Class L
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $ 9.60 0.05 (0.73) (0.68) (0.06) - (0.06) $ 8.86 (7.04%) (e)
12/31/2019 $ 8.96 0.24 1.71 1.95 (0.23) (1.08) (1.31) $ 9.60 22.77%
12/31/2018 $11.44 0.25 (1.17) (0.92) (0.25) (1.31) (1.56) $ 8.96 (8.77%)
12/31/2017 $10.20 0.06 1.89 1.95 (0.20) (0.51) (0.71) $11.44 19.51%
12/31/2016 $10.07 0.20 0.81 1.01 (0.06) (0.82) (0.88) $10.20 10.20%
12/31/2015 $11.18 0.18 (0.40) (0.22) (0.21) (0.68) (0.89) $10.07 (1.97%)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(before reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
  Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Portfolio
turnover
rate(g)
Supplemental Data and Ratios
Investor Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $18,817 0.47% (h) 0.45% (h)   1.15% (h) 11% (e)
12/31/2019 $19,953 0.47% 0.45%   2.55% 26%
12/31/2018 $14,948 0.47% 0.45%   2.38% 36%
12/31/2017 $18,708 0.47% 0.45%   2.25% 23%
12/31/2016 $14,328 0.47% 0.45%   2.17% 27%
12/31/2015 $11,695 0.36% 0.34%   1.74% 15% (i)
Service Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 8,237 0.57% (h) 0.55% (h)   1.01% (h) 11% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 9,202 0.57% 0.54%   2.22% 26%
12/31/2018 $10,022 0.57% 0.55%   1.84% 36%
12/31/2017 $14,264 0.57% 0.55%   1.91% 23%
12/31/2016 $14,465 0.57% 0.55%   1.89% 27%
12/31/2015 $14,883 0.45% 0.44%   1.57% 15% (i)
Class L
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 24 0.72% (h) 0.44% (h)   1.14% (h) 11% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 25 0.72% 0.44%   2.48% 26%
12/31/2018 $ 21 0.67% 0.46%   2.20% 36%
12/31/2017 $ 23 0.72% 0.65%   0.57% 23%
12/31/2016 $ 95 0.72% 0.65%   1.93% 27%
12/31/2015 $ 17 0.60% 0.33%   1.64% 15% (i)
(a) Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.
(c) Total return shown net of expenses reimbursed and/or waived, if applicable. Without the expense reimbursement and/or waiver, the return shown would have been lower.
(d) Total return does not include the fee of the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit. If the fee was included, returns would be lower.
(e) Not annualized for periods less than one full year.
(f) Expense ratio and income ratio do not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(g) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Portfolio turnover calculation excludes transfers in affiliated underlying investments from Initial Class to Institutional Class shares that occurred May 1, 2015.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

Semi-Annual Report - June 30, 2020

 


GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2050 FUND
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock of the Fund throughout the periods indicated.
    Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:   Less Distributions:    
  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
Net asset value,
end of period
Total
Return (b)(c)(d)
Investor Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.45 0.06 (1.01) (0.95) (0.06) - (0.06) $11.44 (7.61%) (e)
12/31/2019 $11.21 0.32 2.20 2.52 (0.29) (0.99) (1.28) $12.45 23.08%
12/31/2018 $14.17 0.32 (1.55) (1.23) (0.30) (1.43) (1.73) $11.21 (9.05%)
12/31/2017 $12.38 0.31 2.16 2.47 (0.29) (0.39) (0.68) $14.17 20.14%
12/31/2016 $11.78 0.27 0.95 1.22 (0.26) (0.36) (0.62) $12.38 10.50%
12/31/2015 $12.55 0.24 (0.50) (0.26) (0.21) (0.30) (0.51) $11.78 (2.11%)
Service Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.48 0.06 (1.00) (0.94) (0.06) - (0.06) $11.48 (7.55%) (e)
12/31/2019 $11.23 0.27 2.23 2.50 (0.26) (0.99) (1.25) $12.48 22.84%
12/31/2018 $14.16 0.27 (1.50) (1.23) (0.27) (1.43) (1.70) $11.23 (9.06%)
12/31/2017 $12.36 0.26 2.19 2.45 (0.26) (0.39) (0.65) $14.16 20.00%
12/31/2016 $11.76 0.25 0.96 1.21 (0.25) (0.36) (0.61) $12.36 10.37%
12/31/2015 $12.52 0.20 (0.47) (0.27) (0.19) (0.30) (0.49) $11.76 (2.20%)
Class L
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.51 0.06 (1.01) (0.95) (0.06) - (0.06) $11.50 (7.61%) (e)
12/31/2019 $11.27 0.30 2.21 2.51 (0.28) (0.99) (1.27) $12.51 22.92%
12/31/2018 $14.23 0.30 (1.54) (1.24) (0.29) (1.43) (1.72) $11.27 (9.20%)
12/31/2017 $12.43 0.28 2.19 2.47 (0.28) (0.39) (0.67) $14.23 20.01%
12/31/2016 $11.83 0.27 0.95 1.22 (0.26) (0.36) (0.62) $12.43 10.39%
12/31/2015 $12.60 0.21 (0.48) (0.27) (0.20) (0.30) (0.50) $11.83 (2.16%)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(before reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
  Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Portfolio
turnover
rate(g)
Supplemental Data and Ratios
Investor Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $20,616 0.47% (h) 0.45% (h)   1.13% (h) 6% (e)
12/31/2019 $21,004 0.47% 0.44%   2.59% 17%
12/31/2018 $15,506 0.47% 0.45%   2.30% 37%
12/31/2017 $21,481 0.47% 0.45%   2.26% 15%
12/31/2016 $16,322 0.47% 0.45%   2.28% 13%
12/31/2015 $12,130 0.39% 0.36%   1.93% 13% (i)
Service Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 1,937 0.57% (h) 0.54% (h)   1.04% (h) 6% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 1,910 0.57% 0.54%   2.20% 17%
12/31/2018 $ 1,962 0.57% 0.55%   1.91% 37%
12/31/2017 $ 2,446 0.57% 0.54%   1.93% 15%
12/31/2016 $ 2,453 0.57% 0.55%   2.11% 13%
12/31/2015 $ 1,895 0.46% 0.44%   1.61% 13% (i)
Class L
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 31 0.72% (h) 0.55% (h)   0.99% (h) 6% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 33 0.72% 0.51%   2.43% 17%
12/31/2018 $ 27 0.68% 0.51%   2.15% 37%
12/31/2017 $ 30 0.72% 0.53%   2.10% 15%
12/31/2016 $ 25 0.72% 0.50%   2.22% 13%
12/31/2015 $ 17 0.60% 0.34%   1.62% 13% (i)
(a) Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.
(c) Total return shown net of expenses reimbursed and/or waived, if applicable. Without the expense reimbursement and/or waiver, the return shown would have been lower.
(d) Total return does not include the fee of the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit. If the fee was included, returns would be lower.
(e) Not annualized for periods less than one full year.
(f) Expense ratio and income ratio do not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(g) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Portfolio turnover calculation excludes transfers in affiliated underlying investments from Initial Class to Institutional Class shares that occurred May 1, 2015.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

Semi-Annual Report - June 30, 2020

 


GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2055 FUND
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock of the Fund throughout the periods indicated.
    Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:   Less Distributions:    
  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
Net asset value,
end of period
Total
Return (b)(c)(d)
Investor Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.08 0.06 (1.02) (0.96) (0.06) - (0.06) $11.06 (7.95%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.86 0.33 2.10 2.43 (0.29) (0.92) (1.21) $12.08 23.05%
12/31/2018 $13.55 0.34 (1.53) (1.19) (0.30) (1.20) (1.50) $10.86 (9.22%)
12/31/2017 $11.80 0.32 2.06 2.38 (0.29) (0.34) (0.63) $13.55 20.34%
12/31/2016 $11.44 0.28 0.90 1.18 (0.26) (0.56) (0.82) $11.80 10.52%
12/31/2015 $12.48 0.24 (0.52) (0.28) (0.21) (0.55) (0.76) $11.44 (2.28%)
Service Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $12.18 0.06 (1.04) (0.98) (0.05) - (0.05) $11.15 (8.01%) (e)
12/31/2019 $10.92 0.27 2.17 2.44 (0.26) (0.92) (1.18) $12.18 22.98%
12/31/2018 $13.59 0.27 (1.48) (1.21) (0.26) (1.20) (1.46) $10.92 (9.32%)
12/31/2017 $11.82 0.27 2.10 2.37 (0.26) (0.34) (0.60) $13.59 20.23%
12/31/2016 $11.44 0.21 0.96 1.17 (0.23) (0.56) (0.79) $11.82 10.41%
12/31/2015 $12.47 0.20 (0.49) (0.29) (0.19) (0.55) (0.74) $11.44 (2.37%)
Class L
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $10.01 0.04 (0.84) (0.80) (0.06) - (0.06) $ 9.15 (7.98%) (e)
12/31/2019 $ 9.18 0.25 1.79 2.04 (0.29) (0.92) (1.21) $10.01 22.91%
12/31/2018 $11.71 0.25 (1.28) (1.03) (0.30) (1.20) (1.50) $ 9.18 (9.23%)
12/31/2017 $10.28 0.24 1.82 2.06 (0.29) (0.34) (0.63) $11.71 20.25%
12/31/2016 $10.07 0.22 0.81 1.03 (0.26) (0.56) (0.82) $10.28 10.46%
12/31/2015 $11.08 0.18 (0.43) (0.25) (0.21) (0.55) (0.76) $10.07 (2.31%)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(before reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
  Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(f)
Portfolio
turnover
rate(g)
Supplemental Data and Ratios
Investor Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $10,358 0.47% (h) 0.44% (h)   1.17% (h) 9% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 9,576 0.47% 0.44%   2.78% 22%
12/31/2018 $ 5,745 0.47% 0.44%   2.55% 39%
12/31/2017 $ 5,817 0.47% 0.44%   2.46% 20%
12/31/2016 $ 3,441 0.47% 0.45%   2.42% 32%
12/31/2015 $ 2,118 0.37% 0.35%   1.92% 15% (i)
Service Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 2,647 0.57% (h) 0.54% (h)   1.03% (h) 9% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 2,674 0.57% 0.54%   2.25% 22%
12/31/2018 $ 2,624 0.57% 0.54%   1.97% 39%
12/31/2017 $ 3,015 0.57% 0.54%   2.07% 20%
12/31/2016 $ 2,480 0.57% 0.55%   1.83% 32%
12/31/2015 $ 2,566 0.46% 0.44%   1.63% 15% (i)
Class L
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $ 23 0.72% (h) 0.52% (h)   0.99% (h) 9% (e)
12/31/2019 $ 25 0.72% 0.45%   2.49% 22%
12/31/2018 $ 21 0.65% 0.44%   2.21% 39%
12/31/2017 $ 23 0.72% 0.50%   2.13% 20%
12/31/2016 $ 19 0.72% 0.45%   2.10% 32%
12/31/2015 $ 17 0.58% 0.33%   1.62% 15% (i)
(a) Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.
(c) Total return shown net of expenses reimbursed and/or waived, if applicable. Without the expense reimbursement and/or waiver, the return shown would have been lower.
(d) Total return does not include the fee of the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit. If the fee was included, returns would be lower.
(e) Not annualized for periods less than one full year.
(f) Expense ratio and income ratio do not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(g) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Portfolio turnover calculation excludes transfers in affiliated underlying investments from Initial Class to Institutional Class shares that occurred May 1, 2015.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

Semi-Annual Report - June 30, 2020

 


GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
GREAT-WEST SECUREFOUNDATION® LIFETIME 2060 FUND
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of capital stock of the Fund throughout the periods indicated.
    Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:   Less Distributions:    
  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
Net asset value,
end of period
Total
Return (b)(c)(d)
Investor Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $10.57 0.05 (0.88) (0.83) (0.05) - (0.05) $ 9.69 (7.84%) (e)
12/31/2019 (f) $10.00 0.26 0.57 0.83 (0.26) - (0.26) $10.57 8.32% (e)
Service Class
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $10.57 0.05 (0.87) (0.82) (0.05) - (0.05) $ 9.70 (7.76%) (e)
12/31/2019 (f) $10.00 0.26 0.56 0.82 (0.25) - (0.25) $10.57 8.30% (e)
Class L
06/30/2020(Unaudited) $10.63 0.04 (0.93) (0.89) (0.04) - (0.04) $ 9.70 (8.37%) (e)
12/31/2019 (f) $10.00 0.07 0.74 0.81 (0.18) - (0.18) $10.63 8.12% (e)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(before reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(g)
Ratio of expenses
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(g)
  Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
(after reimbursement
and/or waiver, if applicable)(g)
Portfolio
turnover
rate(h)
Supplemental Data and Ratios
Investor Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $13 0.47% (i) 0.45% (i)   1.06% (i) 1,231% (e)
12/31/2019 (f) $11 0.47% (i) 0.46% (i)   3.89% (i) 169% (e)
Service Class
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $10 0.57% (i) 0.45% (i)   1.00% (i) 1,231% (e)
12/31/2019 (f) $11 0.57% (i) 0.47% (i)   3.81% (i) 169% (e)
Class L
06/30/2020 (Unaudited) $55 0.72% (i) 0.65% (i)   0.79% (i) 1,231% (e)
12/31/2019 (f) $11 0.72% (i) 0.62% (i)   1.01% (i) 169% (e)
(a) Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b) Total return does not include any fees or expenses of variable insurance contracts, if applicable. If such fees or expenses were included, returns would be lower.
(c) Total return shown net of expenses reimbursed and/or waived, if applicable. Without the expense reimbursement and/or waiver, the return shown would have been lower.
(d) Total return does not include the fee of the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit. If the fee was included, returns would be lower.
(e) Not annualized for periods less than one full year.
(f) Fund commenced operations on May 1, 2019.
(g) Expense ratio and income ratio do not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(h) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level.
(i) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1.  ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Great-West Funds, Inc. (Great-West Funds), a Maryland corporation, was organized on December 7, 1981 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end management investment company. Great-West Funds presently consists of sixty-six funds. Interests in the Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2020 Fund, the Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2025 Fund, the Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2030 Fund, the Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2035 Fund, the Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2040 Fund, the Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2045 Fund, the Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2050 Fund, the Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2055 Fund, and the Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2060 Fund (each a Fund, collectively, the Funds) are included herein. The investment objective of each Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation and income consistent with its current asset allocation. Over time, until ten years prior to the date noted in the name of the Fund (Guarantee Trigger Date), the asset allocation strategy will generally become more conservative, with greater emphasis on investments that provide for income and preservation of capital, and less on those offering potential for growth. Once a Fund reaches its Guarantee Trigger Date, the asset allocation between equity and fixed-income investments is anticipated to become relatively static. Each Fund is non-diversified as defined in the 1940 Act. The Funds are available as an investment option to insurance company separate accounts for certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies, to individual retirement account custodians or trustees and to plan sponsors of qualified retirement plans.
Each of the Funds offer four share classes, referred to as Investor Class, Service Class, Class L and Institutional Class shares. All shares of each Fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, expenses (other than those attributable to a specific class) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the relative proportion of net assets represented by such class. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against operations of that class. This report includes information Investor Class, Service Class and Class L; Institutional Class has not yet been capitalized.
Shares of the Funds can only be purchased in conjunction with the purchase and acceptance of a Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (the Guarantee) issued by Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (GWL&A). The Guarantee has an annual fee in addition to the fees and expenses of the applicable Fund. The redemption or exchange of all shares of a Fund attributable to an account would generally result in the cancellation of the Guarantee and all of the benefits of the Guarantee. GWL&A does not issue the Guarantee to the investment adviser of the Funds or the Funds themselves; therefore, the Guarantee does not guarantee the investment performance of the Funds.
The outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, specifically identified as "COVID-19", has resulted in governments worldwide enacting emergency measures to combat the spread of the virus. These measures, which include the implementation of travel bans, self-imposed quarantine periods and social distancing, have caused material disruption to businesses globally resulting in an economic slowdown. Global equity markets have experienced significant volatility and weakness. Governments and central banks have reacted with significant monetary and fiscal interventions designed to stabilize economic conditions. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is unknown at this time, as is the efficacy of the government and central bank interventions. It is not possible to reliably estimate the length and severity of these developments and the impact on the financial results and condition of the Fund in future periods.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Great-West Funds are also investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of U.S. GAAP. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies of the Funds.

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Security Valuation
The Board of Directors of the Funds has adopted policies and procedures for the valuation of each Fund's securities and assets, and has appointed the Fair Value Pricing Committee of the investment adviser, Great-West Capital Management, LLC, to complete valuation determinations under those policies and procedures.
Investments in shares of the underlying mutual funds are valued at the net asset value as reported by the underlying mutual fund, which may be obtained from pricing services or other pricing sources. The inputs used by the pricing services are reviewed quarterly or when the pricing vendor issues updates to its pricing methodologies. The net asset value of each class of the Fund's shares is determined by dividing the net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund by the number of issued and outstanding shares of each class of the Fund on each valuation date.
Investments in fixed interest contracts issued by GWL&A (GWL&A Contract) are valued at the amount of net deposits plus accrued interest, determined on a daily basis. The GWL&A Contract is backed by the general account of GWL&A.
The Funds classify valuations into three levels based upon the observability of inputs to the valuation of each Fund’s investments. The valuation levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with the underlying investment. Classification is based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices for identical securities in active markets.
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable either directly or indirectly. These may include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs to the extent observable inputs are not available. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions and would be based on the best information available under the circumstances.
As of June 30, 2020, each Fund’s investments in the underlying mutual funds are valued using Level 1 inputs. Each Fund’s investment in the GWL&A Contract is valued using Level 2 inputs. More information regarding each Fund’s sector classifications are included in the Schedule of Investments.
Fund-of-Funds Structure Risk
Since each Fund invests directly in underlying funds, all risks associated with the eligible underlying funds apply to each Fund. To the extent each Fund invests more of its assets in one underlying fund than another, each Fund will have greater exposure to the risks of that underlying fund.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the date the security is purchased or sold (trade date). Realized gains and losses from investments sold are determined on a specific lot selection. Dividend income and realized gain distributions from underlying funds are accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Interest on the GWL&A Contract is accrued daily.
Federal Income Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders
Each Fund intends to comply with provisions under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its net taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments not offset by capital loss carryforwards, if any, to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required. Each Fund files income tax returns in U.S. federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on each Fund tax return filings generally remains open for the three preceding fiscal reporting period ends. State tax returns may remain open for an additional fiscal year.
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income of the Funds, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Capital gain distributions of the Funds, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Distributions are reinvested in additional shares of the Funds at net asset value and are declared separately for each class. Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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Net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) for federal income tax purposes may differ from those reported on the financial statements because of temporary and permanent book-tax basis differences. Book-tax differences may include but are not limited to the following: wash sales and distribution adjustments.
The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal income tax purposes as of June 30, 2020 were as follows:
  Federal Tax Cost
of Investments
  Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
on Investments
  Gross Unrealized
Depreciation
on Investments
  Net Unrealized
Depreciation
on Investments
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2020 Fund $53,080,207   $2,431,901   $(3,300,945)   $(869,044)
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2025 Fund 56,369,682   2,723,670   (3,927,957)   (1,204,287)
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2030 Fund 86,093,407   4,417,419   (5,183,037)   (765,618)
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2035 Fund 53,743,149   2,062,720   (4,500,294)   (2,437,574)
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2040 Fund 70,069,692   2,289,153   (6,352,010)   (4,062,857)
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2045 Fund 29,979,101   591,650   (3,472,956)   (2,881,306)
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2050 Fund 24,724,905   561,623   (2,692,733)   (2,131,110)
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2055 Fund 14,373,038   279,550   (1,603,820)   (1,324,270)
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2060 Fund 86,929   20   (9,299)   (9,279)
2.  INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT & OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Great-West Funds has entered into an investment advisory agreement with Great-West Capital Management, LLC (GWCM) (the Adviser), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GWL&A. As compensation for its services to Great-West Funds, the Adviser receives monthly compensation at the annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of each Fund. The management fee encompasses fund operation expenses except for shareholder services fees and distribution fees. Each Fund will also bear the indirect expense of the underlying investments. Because the underlying funds have varied expense and fee levels and the Funds may own different proportions of underlying funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Funds will vary. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.35% of the amount each Fund has allocated to the GWL&A Contract, and to reduce its management fee in an amount at least equal to any compensation (including Rule 12b-1 fees) received from unaffiliated underlying funds. The amount waived, if any, is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Effective April 29, 2020, Great-West Funds has entered into a shareholder services agreement with Empower Retirement, LLC (Empower), an affiliate of GWCM and subsidiary of GWL&A. Pursuant to the shareholder services agreement, Empower provides various recordkeeping, administrative and shareholder services to shareholders and receives from the Investor Class, Service Class and Class L shares of the Fund a fee equal to 0.35% of the average daily net asset value of the shares of the applicable share class. Prior to April 29, 2020, GWL&A provided the Shareholder Services pursuant to an agreement between Great-West Funds and GWL&A.
GWFS Equities, Inc. (the Distributor), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GWL&A and the principal underwriter to distribute and market the Funds. The Funds have entered into a plan of distribution which provides for compensation for distribution of Service Class and Class L shares and for providing or arranging for the provision of services to Service Class and Class L shareholders. The distribution plan provides for a maximum 12b-1 fee equal to an annual rate of 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares and 0.25% of the Class L shares. The Distributor has agreed to voluntarily waive all 12b-1 fees attributable to Service Class and Class L shares purchased by the Adviser in consideration for the Adviser providing initial capital to the Funds. The amount waived, if any, is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Certain officers of Great-West Funds are also directors and/or officers of GWL&A or its subsidiaries. No officer or interested director of Great-West Funds receives any compensation directly from Great-West Funds. The total compensation paid to the independent directors with respect to all sixty-six funds for which they serve as directors was $565,500 for the period ended June 30, 2020.
Each Fund may invest in the GWL&A Contract pursuant to exemptive relief issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The GWL&A Contract has a stable principal value and accrues a fixed rate of interest, which is reflected in the daily valuation of the Funds. GWL&A calculates the interest rate in the same way it calculates guaranteed interest rates for similar contracts (on a calendar quarter or other periodic basis). As a result of GWL&A being an affiliated entity, the Funds are exposed to the risk of unanticipated industry conditions as well as risks specific to a single corporation. If GWL&A were to become insolvent, the GWL&A Contract would be settled commensurate with other policy holder obligations.

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The amounts deposited will accrue interest at a declared rate of interest, adjustable on a calendar quarter or other periodic basis, guaranteed to be no less than 1.50%. The investment in the GWL&A Contract may be terminated by GWL&A or the Funds upon 7 days prior written notice. The guaranteed interest rate paid will be at least as favorable as the guaranteed interest rate paid on other similar products issued by GWL&A.
The following tables are a summary of the transactions for each underlying investment during the period ended June 30, 2020, in which the issuer was an affiliate of a Fund, as defined in the 1940 Act.
Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2020 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class 1,787,094 $19,019,904 $3,128,064 $4,171,968 $ 67,047   $ 734,876   $201,731   $18,710,876   35.85%
          67,047   734,876   201,731   18,710,876   35.85
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class 845,069 7,834,868 1,260,280 729,833 93,419   (717,436)   -   7,647,879   14.65
Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class 1,212,111 11,414,951 1,856,535 1,953,253 (55,645)   (69,846)   155,311   11,248,387   21.55
Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class 630,199 4,885,152 1,278,971 1,204,799 (211,703)   (100,491)   42,377   4,858,833   9.31
Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class 468,207 3,009,012 851,452 709,585 (236,100)   (126,264)   28,708   3,024,615   5.80
          (410,029)   (1,014,037)   226,396   26,779,714   51.31
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT                          
Great-West Life & Annuity Contract 4,230,849 4,309,000 908,293 1,015,958 -   -   29,514   4,230,849   8.11
          0   0   29,514   4,230,849   8.11
        Total $(342,982)   $ (279,161)   $457,641   $49,721,439   95.27%
Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2025 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class 1,893,012 $21,166,875 $2,526,391 $4,598,292 $ 151,274   $ 724,867   $216,125   $19,819,841   35.94%
          151,274   724,867   216,125   19,819,841   35.94
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class 894,411 8,719,999 1,141,874 1,065,706 34,044   (701,752)   -   8,094,415   14.68
Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class 1,277,479 12,704,237 1,713,757 2,653,485 (179,376)   90,498   164,939   11,855,007   21.50
Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class 660,416 5,434,235 1,196,997 1,529,326 (309,909)   (10,096)   44,945   5,091,810   9.23
Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class 491,041 3,349,966 794,559 879,128 (290,947)   (93,274)   30,471   3,172,123   5.75
          (746,188)   (714,624)   240,355   28,213,355   51.16

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Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2025 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT                          
Great-West Life & Annuity Contract 4,486,104 $ 4,794,908 $ 762,007 $1,102,724 $ -   $ -   $ 31,913   $ 4,486,104   8.13%
          0   0   31,913   4,486,104   8.13
        Total $(594,914)   $ 10,243   $488,393   $52,519,300   95.23%
Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2030 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class 2,823,373 $28,898,330 $5,168,704 $5,650,600 $ 68,664   $ 1,144,277   $314,626   $29,560,711   34.65%
          68,664   1,144,277   314,626   29,560,711   34.65
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class 1,437,749 12,870,895 1,950,508 910,446 (71,098)   (899,323)   -   13,011,634   15.25
Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class 2,030,146 18,569,942 2,627,273 2,263,892 (15,213)   (93,572)   262,038   18,839,751   22.09
Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class 1,049,524 7,936,227 1,842,036 1,365,683 (124,752)   (320,746)   71,458   8,091,834   9.49
Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class 793,944 4,967,011 1,276,874 829,416 (280,789)   (285,591)   49,212   5,128,878   6.01
          (491,852)   (1,599,232)   382,708   45,072,097   52.84
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT                          
Great-West Life & Annuity Contract 6,398,743 6,265,300 1,417,975 1,328,158 -   -   43,626   6,398,743   7.50
          0   0   43,626   6,398,743   7.50
        Total $(423,188)   $ (454,955)   $740,960   $81,031,551   94.99%
Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2035 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class 1,259,803 $14,070,997 $2,378,230 $3,710,954 $ 136,905   $ 451,867   $139,375   $13,190,140   25.73%
          136,905   451,867   139,375   13,190,140   25.73
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class 1,066,821 10,416,387 891,397 622,641 44,563   (1,030,416)   -   9,654,727   18.83
Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class 1,427,913 14,234,409 1,004,020 1,550,598 47,105   (436,797)   184,403   13,251,034   25.84

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Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2035 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class 738,138 $ 6,094,632 $ 967,433 $1,049,897 $(187,720)   $ (321,121)   $ 50,286   $ 5,691,047   11.10%
Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class 606,032 4,142,287 768,223 636,921 (211,164)   (358,625)   37,584   3,914,964   7.63
          (307,216)   (2,146,959)   272,273   32,511,772   63.40
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT                          
Great-West Life & Annuity Contract 2,256,847 2,411,317 516,335 686,615 -   -   15,810   2,256,847   4.40
          0   0   15,810   2,256,847   4.40
        Total $(170,311)   $(1,695,092)   $427,458   $47,958,759   93.53%
Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2040 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class 1,062,787 $11,491,403 $2,388,524 $3,155,925 $ 54,490   $ 403,375   $115,109   $11,127,377   16.86%
          54,490   403,375   115,109   11,127,377   16.86
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class 1,621,746 15,353,703 1,167,484 336,265 (33,352)   (1,508,116)   -   14,676,806   22.24
Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class 2,059,412 19,929,841 1,117,523 1,363,742 (76,126)   (572,278)   265,655   19,111,344   28.97
Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class 1,063,932 8,506,451 1,258,795 970,291 (178,075)   (592,040)   72,401   8,202,915   12.43
Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class 944,959 6,249,199 1,102,328 500,272 (155,772)   (746,820)   58,507   6,104,435   9.25
          (443,325)   (3,419,254)   396,563   48,095,500   72.89
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT                          
Great-West Life & Annuity Contract 1,442,387 1,492,076 372,392 432,052 -   -   9,971   1,442,387   2.19
          0   0   9,971   1,442,387   2.19
        Total $(388,835)   $(3,015,879)   $521,643   $60,665,264   91.94%
Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2045 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class 281,918 $3,164,096 $720,020 $1,023,939 $ 41,305   $ 91,509   $ 30,273   $ 2,951,686   10.90%
          41,305   91,509   30,273   2,951,686   10.90

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Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2045 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class 737,191 $7,220,799 $558,664 $ 310,755 $ 13,773   $ (797,124)   $ -   $ 6,671,584   24.64%
Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class 891,277 8,897,725 333,740 580,088 (12,473)   (380,330)   114,944   8,271,047   30.54
Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class 460,678 3,801,521 476,455 395,030 (85,763)   (331,122)   31,334   3,551,824   13.12
Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class 440,016 3,008,883 495,318 278,678 (101,144)   (383,020)   27,277   2,842,503   10.50
          (185,607)   (1,891,596)   173,555   21,336,958   78.80
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT                          
Great-West Life & Annuity Contract 270,871 290,733 78,145 99,920 -   -   1,913   270,871   1.00
          0   0   1,913   270,871   1.00
        Total $(144,302)   $(1,800,087)   $205,741   $24,559,515   90.70%
Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2050 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class 184,936 $1,955,884 $524,734 $604,881 $ 21,716   $ 60,537   $ 19,529   $ 1,936,274   8.57%
          21,716   60,537   19,529   1,936,274   8.57
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class 646,057 5,958,491 589,636 53,687 5,152   (647,625)   -   5,846,815   25.89
Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class 740,163 6,989,051 405,163 206,316 13,969   (319,187)   95,277   6,868,711   30.41
Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class 382,742 2,984,558 404,568 138,670 (22,389)   (299,514)   25,983   2,950,942   13.07
Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class 393,218 2,536,111 484,715 127,323 (41,985)   (353,316)   24,269   2,540,187   11.25
          (45,253)   (1,619,642)   145,529   18,206,655   80.62
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT                          
Great-West Life & Annuity Contract 122,022 123,461 38,691 40,977 -   -   847   122,022   0.54
          0   0   847   122,022   0.54
        Total $(23,537)   $(1,559,105)   $165,905   $20,264,951   89.73%

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Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2055 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class 98,268 $ 965,788 $381,052 $343,034 $ 19,024   $ 25,054   $10,051   $ 1,028,860   7.90%
          19,024   25,054   10,051   1,028,860   7.90
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class 382,489 3,263,499 716,989 169,242 13,419   (349,724)   -   3,461,522   26.57
Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class 416,332 3,640,563 593,087 229,776 (15,655)   (140,314)   53,328   3,863,560   29.66
Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class 215,354 1,555,373 381,832 128,419 (24,662)   (148,403)   14,551   1,660,383   12.74
Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class 236,715 1,415,762 431,305 140,745 (46,379)   (177,140)   14,547   1,529,182   11.74
          (73,277)   (815,581)   82,426   10,514,647   80.71
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT                          
Great-West Life & Annuity Contract 65,105 61,150 26,808 23,287 -   -   434   65,105   0.50
          0   0   434   65,105   0.50
        Total $(54,253)   $(790,527)   $92,911   $11,608,612   89.11%
Great-West Securefoundation® Lifetime 2060 Fund
Affiliate Shares Held/
Account
Balance
06/30/2020
Value
12/31/2019
Purchase
Cost
Sales
Cost
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Dividends
and
Interest
Received
  Value
06/30/2020
  Value as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
BOND MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West Bond Index Fund Institutional Class 565 $2,500 $ 59,343 $ 55,913 $ 276   $ (16)   $ 60   $ 5,914   7.62%
          276   (16)   60   5,914   7.62
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS                          
Great-West International Index Fund Institutional Class 2,312 9,060 210,897 198,395 (3,394)   (640)   -   20,922   26.96
Great-West S&P 500® Index Fund Institutional Class 2,403 9,630 223,698 210,704 1,619   (320)   312   22,304   28.74
Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400® Index Fund Institutional Class 1,245 4,094 95,671 89,799 (1,205)   (368)   85   9,598   12.37
Great-West S&P Small Cap 600® Index Fund Institutional Class 1,458 3,982 93,067 87,369 (2,274)   (260)   90   9,420   12.14
          (5,254)   (1,588)   487   62,244   80.21
FIXED INTEREST CONTRACT                          
Great-West Life & Annuity Contract 369 156 3,708 3,497 -   -   2   369   0.48
          0   0   2   369   0.48
        Total $(4,978)   $(1,604)   $549   $68,527   88.31%

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3.  PURCHASES & SALES OF INVESTMENTS
For the period ended June 30, 2020, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments were as follows:
  Purchases   Sales
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2020 Fund $9,695,435   $9,739,000
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2025 Fund 8,495,093   11,637,142
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2030 Fund 14,897,724   12,289,059
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2035 Fund 6,827,729   8,359,616
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2040 Fund 7,854,174   6,698,082
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2045 Fund 2,929,503   2,814,964
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2050 Fund 2,703,421   1,256,369
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2055 Fund 2,827,925   1,097,111
Great-West SecureFoundation® Lifetime 2060 Fund 777,960   726,181
4.  INDEMNIFICATIONS
The Funds' organizational documents provide current and former officers and directors with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Funds. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
5.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Management has reviewed all events subsequent to June 30, 2020, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing these financial statements, through the date the financial statements were issued. No subsequent events requiring adjustment or disclosure have occurred.

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Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
Great-West Funds files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form NPORT-EX. Great-West Funds’ Forms NPORT-EX are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that Great-West Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-866-831-7129, and on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
Availability of Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how Great-West Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-866-831-7129, and on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
Funds' Liquidity Risk Management Program
The Funds have adopted and implemented a written liquidity risk management program as required by Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act. The program is designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, taking into consideration the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short and long-term cash flow projections, and its cash holdings and access to other funding sources. The Funds’ Board of Directors approved the designation of the Great-West Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) Liquidity Risk Management Committee as the administrator of the liquidity risk management program. The Liquidity Risk Management Committee includes representatives from the Adviser’s Risk, Trading, Investment Valuation, and Regulatory Compliance departments and is responsible for the program’s administration and oversight and for reporting to the Board on at least an annual basis regarding, among other things, the program’s operation, adequacy and effectiveness. The Liquidity Risk Management Committee reassessed each Fund’s liquidity risk profile, considering additional data gathered through May 2020 and the adequacy and effectiveness of the liquidity risk management program’s operations since its inception in December 2018 (the “covered period”) in order to prepare a written report to the Board of Directors for review at its meeting held on June 11, 2020. The report stated that:
(i) the program performed well during the covered period and meets the needs and profile of the Funds,
(ii) the Funds benefit from the stability of their shareholder base,
(iii) the selection of two vendors to supply liquidity measurement products has proven to be extremely helpful,
(iv) no changes were proposed to the program as of the date of the report, and
(v) no Fund approached the internal triggers set by the Liquidity Risk Management Committee or the regulatory percentage limitation (15%) on holdings in illiquid investments.
The report also stated that it continues to be appropriate to not set a “highly liquid investment minimum” for any Funds because the Funds primarily hold “highly liquid investments” and reviewed the changes to the program since inception.
Investment Advisory Contract Approval
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Great-West Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), including the Directors who are not interested persons of the Company (the “Independent Directors”), at a meeting held on April 21, 2020 (the “April Meeting”), approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Great-West Capital Management, LLC (“GWCM”) and the Company, on behalf of each of the following series of the Company: (i) Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2020 Fund; (ii) Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2025 Fund; (iii) Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2030 Fund; (iv) Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2035 Fund; (v) Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2040 Fund; (vi) Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2045 Fund; (vii) Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2050 Fund; (viii) Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2055 Fund; and (ix) Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2060 Fund (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”).

 


Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, GWCM acts as investment adviser and, subject to oversight by the Board, directs the investments of each of the Funds in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and limitations. GWCM also provides, subject to oversight by the Board, the management and administrative services necessary for the Funds’ operation.
On March 10, 2020 (the “March Meeting”), the Independent Directors met separately with independent legal counsel in advance of the April Meeting to evaluate information encompassing a wide variety of topics and furnished by GWCM in connection with the proposed continuation of the Advisory Agreement, and met separately with representatives of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, and with GWCM to review comparative information on each Fund’s investment performance, fees and expenses. In addition, at the March Meeting, the Independent Directors met separately with representatives of an independent provider of mutual fund advisory contract renewal consulting services (the “Independent Fee Consultant”) to review comparative information regarding the Fund’s investment performance, fees and expenses, and further discussed such information with GWCM. The Independent Directors also considered additional information provided in response to their requests made following the March Meeting. The Independent Directors further discussed continuation of the Advisory Agreement separately with independent legal counsel at the April Meeting. The Independent Directors weighed and considered the information provided in light of their substantial accumulated experience in governing the Funds.
In approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Board considered such information as the Board deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Advisory Agreement. The Board noted that performance information is provided to the Board on an ongoing basis at regular Board meetings held throughout the year. In its deliberations, the Board did not identify any single factor as being determinative. Rather, the Board’s approval was based on each Director’s business judgment after consideration of the information as a whole. Individual Directors may have weighed certain factors differently and assigned varying degrees of materiality to information considered by the Board. The Independent Directors were assisted in their deliberations by independent legal counsel.
Based upon its review of the Advisory Agreement and the information provided to it, the Board concluded that the Advisory Agreement and reasonable in light of the services performed, fees charged and such other matters as the Directors considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. The principal factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Directors’ determinations to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided and to be provided to the Funds by GWCM. Among other things, the Board considered GWCM’s organizational history, personnel, experience, resources and performance track record, its ability to provide or obtain such services as may be necessary in managing, acquiring and disposing of investments on behalf of the Funds, and its ability to provide research and to obtain and evaluate the economic, statistical and financial data relevant to the investment policies of the Funds. The Board also reviewed the qualifications, education, experience, tenure and responsibilities of the senior personnel serving the Funds and the management team responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds, as well as GWCM’s efforts to attract, retain and motivate capable personnel to serve the Funds. In addition, the Board considered GWCM’s reputation for management of its investment strategies, its decision-making process regarding asset allocation and investments, its disaster recovery procedures, including cybersecurity risk mitigation, its overall financial condition and ability to carry out its obligations to the Funds, its technical resources, operational capabilities and safeguards, and compliance policies and procedures, including for liquidity risk management oversight. The Board noted GWCM’s recent and anticipated system and process enhancements, such as the conversion to an industry-leading portfolio and risk analytics tool and the anticipated implementation of a new compliance tool as well as updates to the investment accounting application, and GWCM’s efforts generally to ensure that third-party programs used to service the Funds are monitored effectively.
Consideration also was given to the fact that the Board meets with representatives of GWCM each year to discuss portfolio management strategies and performance. Additionally, the quality of GWCM’s communications with the Board, as well as GWCM’s responsiveness to the Board, were taken into account. In this regard, the Board took into account GWCM’s communications with the Board in light of recent market volatility amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
The Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds by GWCM.

 


Investment Performance
The Board received and considered information regarding the investment performance of each Fund. The Board reviewed performance information for each Fund’s Investor Class as compared against a composite benchmark and a “performance universe” of peer funds compiled by Broadridge, based on Lipper fund classifications. This performance data generally included, among other things, annualized returns for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2019, as applicable. The Board noted that it had also received and discussed at periodic intervals information comparing each Fund’s performance to that of its composite benchmark and to a peer group of funds.
In evaluating each Fund’s investment performance, the Board considered each Fund’s performance relative to its composite benchmark as well as the Fund’s quintile ranking within its performance universe—with the first quintile being the best performers and the fifth quintile being the worst performers—and made the following observations:
Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2020 Fund: The annualized returns were in the second, third and second quintiles of the performance universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2019, respectively, which exceeded the performance universe median for each period.
Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2025 Fund: The annualized returns were in the fourth quintile of the performance universe for each period reviewed.
Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2030 Fund: The annualized returns were in the fifth, fifth and fourth quintiles of the performance universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2019, respectively.
Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2035 Fund: The annualized returns were in the fifth quintile of the performance universe for the one- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2019, and in the fourth quintile of the performance universe for the five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2019, but with specific rankings in the 61st and 67th percentiles, respectively.
Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2040 Fund: The annualized returns were in the fourth quintile of the performance universe for the one- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2019, but in the third quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2019, equaling the performance universe median.
Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2045 Fund: The annualized returns were in the fifth, fourth, third and fourth quintiles of the performance universe for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2019, with the specific ranking for the five-year period in the 51st percentile of the Fund’s performance universe.
Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2050 Fund: The annualized returns were in the fourth, fourth and third quintiles of the performance universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2019, respectively, which, as to the annualized returns for the five-year period, ranked in the 52nd percentile of the Fund’s performance universe.
Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2055 Fund: The annualized returns were in the fifth quintile of the performance universe for the one-, three- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2019, and in the third quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2019, with a specific ranking in the 60th percentile of the Fund’s performance universe.
Great-West SecureFoundation Lifetime 2060 Fund: The Fund commenced operations on May 1, 2019. For the since-inception period ended December 31, 2019, the annualized returns were in the fifth quintile of the performance universe.
In assessing the comparative performance information, including the data indicating that each Fund underperformed its composite benchmark for each period reviewed, the Board considered GWCM’s processes for monitoring Fund performance, as well as the regular reports provided to the Board from GWCM regarding the ratings and rolling analyses applied to each Fund by GWCM. In addition, the Board considered its accumulated experience in working with GWCM on matters concerning the Fund and the Company’s other funds. The Board determined that it was satisfied with the information provided regarding each Fund’s investment performance and the oversight thereof.
Costs and Profitability

 


The Board considered the costs of services provided by GWCM from its relationship with the Funds. With respect to the costs of services, the Board considered the unified investment management fee structure of the Funds and the level of the investment management fee payable by the Funds. In addition, the Board noted that GWCM has contractually agreed, for a one-year renewable term, through April 30, 2021, to reduce its management fee by a stated amount with respect to each Fund’s investments in a fixed income contract issued and guaranteed by GWCM’s parent company, Great-West Life and Annuity Insurance Company (“GWL&A”), and with respect to certain of the Fund’s investments in unaffiliated underlying funds.
In light of the Funds’ unified investment management fee structure, as well as each Fund’s investment strategy of investing in a professionally selected mix of underlying funds, the Board considered each Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, including underlying fund expenses, in comparison to the total annual operating expense ratios of peer groups of funds managed by other investment advisers, as determined by Broadridge, based on Lipper fund classifications. In addition, the Board considered each Fund’s total expense ratio in comparison to the median expense ratios of all funds in the peer groups.
The Board observed that each Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, including underlying fund expenses, was the lowest total annual operating expense ratio within its peer group. As part of its comprehensive evaluation, the Board reviewed a report from the Independent Fee Consultant assessing expenses in the context of performance.
The Board also received information regarding the fees charged by GWCM to separate accounts and other products managed by GWCM and noted that GWCM does not manage other client accounts in the same investment style as the Funds.
The Board further considered the overall financial soundness of GWCM and the profits estimated to have been realized by GWCM and its affiliates. The Board reviewed the financial statements and profitability information from GWCM. In evaluating the information provided by GWCM, the Board noted that there is no recognized standard or uniform methodology for determining profitability for this purpose. The Board noted that there are limitations inherent in allocating costs and calculating profitability for an organization such as GWCM, and that it is difficult to make comparisons of profitability between advisers because comparative information is not generally publicly available. The Board also reviewed a report from Broadridge comparing pre-tax investment management profitability margins for the latest fiscal year for certain publicly-traded advisers to fund complexes as compared to GWCM’s estimated complex-level profits. The Board considered that, while GWCM’s overall profitability is not unreasonable, profitability information is affected by numerous factors, including the adviser’s organization, capital structure and cost of capital, the types of funds it manages, its mix of business and the adviser’s assumptions regarding allocations of revenue and expenses. Based on the information provided, the Board concluded that the costs of the services provided and the profits estimated to have been realized by GWCM and its affiliates were not unreasonable in relation to the nature, extent and quality of the services provided.
Economies of Scale
The Board received and considered information about the potential for GWCM to experience economies of scale in the provision of services to the Funds and the extent to which potential scale benefits are shared with shareholders. In evaluating economies of scale, the Board considered, among other things, the current level of management fees payable by each Fund, and whether those fees include breakpoints, as well as comparative fee information, the profitability and financial condition of GWCM and the current level of Fund assets. Although there are no contractual breakpoints in each Fund’s management fee schedule, the Board noted that GWCM shares potential economies of scale from its business in a variety of ways, including through fee waiver arrangements, services that benefit shareholders and investments in the business intended to enhance services available to shareholders. The Board also noted that under each Fund’s unified investment management fee structure GWCM, and not the Fund, would be responsible for paying almost all of the expenses necessary to service the Fund, including those of other service providers, and consequently, GWCM bears the risk of these expenses increasing.
Based on the information provided, the Board concluded that GWCM’s arrangements with respect to each Fund constituted a reasonable approach to sharing potential economies of scale with the Fund and its shareholders.
Other Factors
The Board received and considered information regarding ancillary benefits derived or to be derived by GWCM from its relationship with the Funds as part of the total mix of information evaluated by the Board. The Board noted where services were provided or proposed to be provided to the Funds by affiliates of GWCM, including, in particular, the various recordkeeping, administrative and shareholder services to be provided by Empower Retirement, LLC (“Empower”) pursuant to a new shareholder services agreement effective April 29, 2020. GWL&A, the parent company of Empower and GWCM,

 


previously provided shareholder services pursuant to an agreement dated May 1, 2015. At the April Meeting, the Board, including the Independent Directors, considered and—after taking into account, among other things, the fee proposed to be paid to Empower—approved the new shareholder services agreement in connection with an internal restructuring of the business and employees of GWL&A and Empower. In addition to the foregoing arrangements, the Board took into account the fact that the Funds are used as a funding vehicle under variable life and annuity contracts offered by insurance companies affiliated with GWCM and as a funding vehicle under retirement plans for which affiliates of GWCM may provide various retirement plan services. The Board also considered that, to purchase shares of a Fund, shareholders must also purchase a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit (the “Guarantee”) which is provided by GWLA and its affiliated insurance company, Great-West Life and Annuity Insurance Company of New York (“GWL&A NY”), and that shareholders pay GWL&A and GWL&A NY a fee for providing the Guarantee. Additionally, the Board considered the extent to which GWL&A and its affiliated insurance companies may receive benefits under the federal income tax laws with respect to tax deductions and credits. The Board concluded that the Funds’ management fees were reasonable, taking into account any ancillary benefits derived by GWCM.
Conclusion
Based upon all the information considered and the conclusions reached, the Board determined that the terms of the Advisory Agreement continue to be reasonable and that the continuation of the Advisory Agreement is in the best interests of the Funds.

 


ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not required in filing.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not required in filing.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not required in filing.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
(a)  The schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
(b)  Not applicable.
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. PURCHASE 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 directors since the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a)   The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded, based upon their evaluation of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that these disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the report it files or submits on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within

 


the time periods specified in the commission's rules and forms and that such material information is accumulated and communicated to the registrant's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b)   The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer are aware of no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.
(3) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.

 


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.
GREAT-WEST FUNDS, INC.
By: /s/ Jonathan D. Kreider

Jonathan D. Kreider
President & Chief Executive Officer
Date:August 20, 2020
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/ Jonathan D. Kreider

Jonathan D. Kreider
President & Chief Executive Officer
Date:August 20, 2020
By: /s/ Mary C. Maiers

Mary C. Maiers
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Date:August 20, 2020