- ISIN
- US5434878543
- CUSIP
- 543487854
- Issuer
- Loomis Sayles Funds
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 1996
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
LSSIX Performance Chart
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (LSSIX) is up 23.2% since the beginning of the year. LSSIX is currently trading at $35 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LSSIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,339.
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Returns By Period
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (LSSIX) has returned 23.20% so far this year and 33.75% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LSSIX has returned 12.47% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 2.01%
- 1M
- 8.25%
- YTD
- 23.20%
- 6M
- 19.61%
- 1Y
- 33.75%
- 3Y*
- 15.31%
- 5Y*
- 6.02%
- 10Y*
- 12.47%
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%
LSSIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1996, LSSIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +36.2%, while the worst month was Nov 2000 at -25.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, LSSIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 5, 2000 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.14% | 2.16% | -5.43% | 11.39% | 3.03% | 6.71% | 23.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.68% | -6.47% | -8.01% | -1.16% | 5.66% | 4.72% | 0.35% | 5.62% | -0.27% | -0.07% | 1.74% | -1.22% | 3.57% |
| 2024 | -2.33% | 7.77% | 1.41% | -5.50% | 6.01% | -0.57% | 5.24% | 0.68% | 0.44% | -2.93% | 12.75% | -7.19% | 14.94% |
| 2023 | 7.80% | -0.50% | -2.68% | -0.20% | -3.12% | 8.19% | 1.80% | -1.50% | -5.49% | -6.94% | 7.15% | 8.48% | 11.92% |
| 2022 | -13.21% | 0.29% | -0.36% | -9.94% | -3.32% | -5.79% | 10.57% | -2.78% | -6.61% | 8.52% | 4.07% | -4.47% | -22.93% |
| 2021 | 1.54% | 4.76% | -3.25% | 4.75% | -2.68% | 2.10% | 1.49% | -0.16% | -3.71% | 7.22% | -4.51% | 2.72% | 9.91% |
Benchmark Metrics
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.12%, beta of 1.11, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1996.
- This fund captured 121.60% of S&P 500 Index gains and 119.82% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.11 and R2 of 0.68, 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
- 0.12%
- Beta
- 1.11
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 121.60%
- Downside Capture
- 119.82%
Expense Ratio
LSSIX has an expense ratio of 0.92%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LSSIX ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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 Growth Fund (LSSIX) 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.
| LSSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.58 | 2.78 | +0.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.48 | 12.44 | +1.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund provided a 6.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.14 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.14 | $2.14 | $1.06 | $0.61 | $0.72 | $6.48 | $0.62 | $2.35 | $2.58 | $3.20 | $0.00 | $1.69 |
Dividend yield | 6.19% | 7.62% | 3.64% | 2.34% | 3.02% | 20.23% | 1.76% | 8.86% | 11.30% | 12.61% | 0.00% | 7.91% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Loomis Sayles Small 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 | $2.14 | $2.14 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.06 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.72 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.48 | $6.48 |
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 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 Cap Growth Fund was 83.41%, occurring on Mar 11, 2003. Recovery took 3598 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 bear market2003 | -83.41%Mar 2003 | 3y 4d | 14y 3mo | 17y 3moMar 2000 - Jun 2017 |
1998 bear market1998 | -40.65%Oct 1998 | 12mo | 2mo 24d | 1y 2moOct 1997 - Dec 1998 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.52%Mar 2020 | 27d | 4mo 18d | 5mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -37.42%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 2y 5mo | 3y 17dNov 2021 - Nov 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.73%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 9mo 9d | 1y 1moDec 2024 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LSSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.41% | -56.78% | -26.63% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.77% | -9.10% | -1.67% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.73% | -18.90% | -8.83% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.42% | -25.43% | -11.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.52% | -33.92% | -4.60% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -34.45% | -10.71% | -23.74% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.73% | 2.03% | +0.70% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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