- ISIN
- US5434887791
- CUSIP
- 543488779
- Issuer
- Loomis Sayles Funds
- Inception Date
- Jun 30, 2015
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
LSMIX Performance Chart
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (LSMIX) is up 16.3% since the beginning of the year. LSMIX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LSMIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,264.
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Returns By Period
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (LSMIX) has returned 16.26% so far this year and 25.84% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LSMIX has returned 11.78% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 2.19%
- 1M
- 6.67%
- YTD
- 16.26%
- 6M
- 13.44%
- 1Y
- 25.84%
- 3Y*
- 14.23%
- 5Y*
- 4.80%
- 10Y*
- 11.78%
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%
LSMIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, LSMIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, LSMIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.99% | 1.10% | -6.78% | 9.06% | -0.31% | 6.06% | 16.26% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.68% | -4.54% | -6.88% | -1.49% | 4.15% | 5.75% | -0.36% | 3.20% | 1.69% | 1.25% | -0.14% | -0.96% | 5.71% |
| 2024 | -0.86% | 7.73% | 2.02% | -4.35% | 5.29% | 0.24% | 3.29% | 2.96% | -0.29% | -1.26% | 9.27% | -6.43% | 17.74% |
| 2023 | 8.09% | -2.55% | -1.40% | -1.86% | -4.78% | 8.81% | 2.44% | -3.40% | -5.36% | -6.32% | 7.64% | 7.00% | 6.71% |
| 2022 | -13.34% | -0.23% | -1.16% | -9.41% | -1.99% | -6.89% | 10.53% | -3.18% | -8.33% | 8.12% | 3.22% | -5.72% | -27.08% |
| 2021 | -0.29% | 4.16% | -2.21% | 5.85% | -2.73% | 3.42% | 1.72% | 2.60% | -3.30% | 6.69% | -2.40% | 3.28% | 17.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.18%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2016.
- This fund participated in 103.56% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 94.13% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.18% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.05 and R2 of 0.78, 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
- -2.18%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 94.13%
- Downside Capture
- 103.56%
Expense Ratio
LSMIX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LSMIX ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (LSMIX) 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.
| LSMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.84 | 2.78 | +0.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.69 | 12.44 | -1.75 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $0.10 | $0.47 | $3.87 | $0.00 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.95% | 0.68% | 4.40% | 46.82% | 0.00% | 0.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $1.48 |
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 Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund. 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 Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund was 36.96%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 89 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -36.96%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 8d | 5mo 10dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2023 bear market2023 | -35.49%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | 2y 2mo | 4y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2026 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -27.47%Dec 2018 | 3mo 8d | 6mo 20d | 9mo 28dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -15.24%Feb 2016 | 1mo 7d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 27dJan 2016 - Apr 2016 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.07%Mar 2026 | 2mo 3d | 15d | 2mo 18dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LSMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.96% | -56.78% | +19.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.07% | -9.10% | -1.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.39% | -18.90% | -5.49% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.49% | -25.43% | -10.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.96% | -33.92% | -3.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.96% | -10.71% | +0.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.73% | 2.03% | +0.70% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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