- ISIN
- US5434872199
- CUSIP
- 543487219
- Issuer
- Natixis
- Inception Date
- Feb 1, 2013
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
LGRCX Performance Chart
Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C (LGRCX) is down 5.0% since the beginning of the year. LGRCX is currently trading at $23 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LGRCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,636.
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Returns By Period
Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C (LGRCX) has returned -5.00% so far this year and 5.46% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LGRCX has achieved an annualized return of 14.94%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C
- 1D
- 0.80%
- 1M
- -3.79%
- YTD
- -5.00%
- 6M
- -5.87%
- 1Y
- 5.46%
- 3Y*
- 15.77%
- 5Y*
- 10.34%
- 10Y*
- 14.94%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LGRCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 12, 2003, LGRCX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, LGRCX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 2024 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.63% | -5.62% | -6.00% | 9.63% | 4.13% | -5.59% | -5.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.77% | -9.30% | -4.69% | 1.18% | 10.49% | 5.82% | 1.69% | 1.79% | 2.76% | 0.69% | -2.27% | 1.64% | 12.90% |
| 2024 | 2.63% | 7.14% | 1.93% | -5.72% | 4.17% | 5.83% | -0.79% | 1.64% | 3.80% | 0.00% | 8.50% | 1.11% | 33.77% |
| 2023 | 13.81% | -2.16% | 8.77% | 0.59% | 5.93% | 6.27% | 4.63% | -1.66% | -6.64% | -2.83% | 11.66% | 4.72% | 49.68% |
| 2022 | -6.24% | -4.65% | 2.88% | -14.32% | -2.56% | -7.69% | 10.85% | -4.89% | -9.54% | 6.03% | 7.19% | -7.10% | -28.62% |
| 2021 | -2.34% | 2.29% | 2.81% | 5.37% | 0.63% | 3.77% | 2.03% | 2.44% | -6.56% | 5.66% | -1.61% | 2.42% | 17.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C has an annualized alpha of 1.25%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 12, 2003.
- This fund captured 112.95% of S&P 500 Index gains and 107.92% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.84, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.25%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 112.95%
- Downside Capture
- 107.92%
Expense Ratio
LGRCX has a high expense ratio of 1.65%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LGRCX ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C (LGRCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LGRCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.66 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.37 | -0.29 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.36 | 2.78 | -2.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.03 | 12.44 | -11.41 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C provided a 3.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.74 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.74 | $0.74 | $1.67 | $1.40 | $2.68 | $1.24 | $0.99 | $0.40 | $0.74 | $0.29 | $0.14 |
Dividend yield | 3.26% | 3.10% | 7.70% | 8.01% | 21.28% | 5.81% | 5.14% | 2.60% | 6.05% | 2.18% | 1.36% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.74 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.67 | $1.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $1.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.68 | $2.68 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $1.24 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C was 58.53%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1100 trading sessions.
The current Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C drawdown is 8.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.53%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 4y 4mo | 5y 6moDec 2007 - Jul 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -35.31%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -28.96%Apr 2025 | 3mo 20d | 5mo 10d | 9moDec 2024 - Sep 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -26.41%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 12d | 3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2006 correction2006 | -18.89%Jul 2006 | 6mo 10d | 11mo 3d | 1y 5moJan 2006 - Jun 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LGRCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.53% | -56.78% | -1.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.16% | -9.10% | -9.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.96% | -18.90% | -10.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.31% | -25.43% | -9.88% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.31% | -33.92% | -1.39% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.30% | -1.80% | -6.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.09% | -10.71% | -0.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.84% | 2.03% | +3.81% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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