- ISIN
- US5434958162
- CUSIP
- 543495816
- Issuer
- Loomis Sayles Funds
- Inception Date
- May 13, 1991
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
LSSCX Performance Chart
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund (LSSCX) is up 20.0% since the beginning of the year. LSSCX is currently trading at $24 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LSSCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,608.
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Returns By Period
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund (LSSCX) has returned 19.98% so far this year and 31.36% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LSSCX has returned 10.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 1.52%
- 1M
- 5.43%
- YTD
- 19.98%
- 6M
- 17.22%
- 1Y
- 31.36%
- 3Y*
- 15.61%
- 5Y*
- 9.97%
- 10Y*
- 10.27%
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%
LSSCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 13, 1991, LSSCX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +14.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, LSSCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.83% | 4.48% | -7.32% | 10.55% | -0.04% | 4.97% | 19.98% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.64% | -4.32% | -4.56% | -3.77% | 5.76% | 3.57% | 2.95% | 4.89% | -1.64% | -2.18% | 1.57% | 1.02% | 5.31% |
| 2024 | -2.74% | 4.94% | 6.33% | -4.80% | 4.43% | -2.00% | 7.89% | -2.12% | -0.80% | -2.23% | 11.02% | -7.77% | 10.89% |
| 2023 | 8.21% | 0.70% | -5.24% | -1.04% | -1.57% | 9.32% | 5.19% | -2.01% | -4.84% | -4.96% | 7.01% | 8.85% | 19.39% |
| 2022 | -5.60% | -0.00% | -0.70% | -6.95% | 2.61% | -9.31% | 11.13% | -2.76% | -9.90% | 12.01% | 5.02% | -4.82% | -11.52% |
| 2021 | 2.13% | 9.62% | 4.61% | 4.05% | 2.12% | -1.56% | -1.49% | 1.70% | -0.90% | 3.87% | -2.34% | 4.58% | 29.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.31%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 13, 1991.
- This fund captured 100.91% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 90.12% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.31% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.72, 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
- 3.31%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 100.91%
- Downside Capture
- 90.12%
Expense Ratio
LSSCX has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LSSCX ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund (LSSCX) 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.
| LSSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.44 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.87 | 2.78 | +1.09 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.00 | 12.44 | -0.44 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund provided a 14.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.51 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.51 | $3.51 | $2.39 | $4.52 | $2.86 | $5.43 | $2.12 | $2.41 | $4.22 | $4.30 | $2.90 | $3.40 |
Dividend yield | 14.58% | 17.50% | 10.71% | 20.30% | 12.74% | 19.01% | 8.04% | 8.65% | 17.43% | 12.58% | 8.27% | 11.35% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value 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 | $3.51 | $3.51 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.39 | $2.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.52 | $4.52 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.86 | $2.86 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.43 | $5.43 |
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 Cap Value 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 Cap Value Fund was 54.28%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 452 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -54.28%Mar 2009 | 1y 8mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 5moJul 2007 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -44.65%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 9mo 15d | 2y 3moSep 2018 - Dec 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -32.64%Oct 1998 | 5mo 18d | 1y 9mo | 2y 2moApr 1998 - Jul 2000 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -29.95%Oct 2002 | 5mo 25d | 1y 4d | 1y 5moApr 2002 - Oct 2003 |
2011 bear market2011 | -27.66%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 5mo 18d | 8mo 15dJul 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LSSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.28% | -56.78% | +2.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.89% | -9.10% | -0.79% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.10% | -18.90% | -6.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.10% | -25.43% | +0.33% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.65% | -33.92% | -10.73% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.57% | -10.71% | +3.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.00% | 2.03% | +0.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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