- ISIN
- US5434873593
- CUSIP
- 543487359
- Issuer
- Natixis
- Inception Date
- Jan 2, 1989
- Category
- Government Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
NEFLX Performance Chart
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government And Agency Fund (NEFLX) is up 0.3% since the beginning of the year. NEFLX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NEFLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,070.
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Returns By Period
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government And Agency Fund (NEFLX) has returned 0.27% so far this year and 2.79% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NEFLX has returned 1.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government And Agency Fund
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- 0.28%
- YTD
- 0.27%
- 6M
- 0.66%
- 1Y
- 2.79%
- 3Y*
- 3.62%
- 5Y*
- 1.36%
- 10Y*
- 1.40%
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%
NEFLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 30, 1988, NEFLX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.30%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.3 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was May 1990 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst month was Jul 2003 at -2.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, NEFLX closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 14, 1990 with a return of +1.1%, while the worst single day was May 23, 1989 at -1.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.10% | 0.72% | -0.53% | 0.09% | 0.09% | -0.18% | 0.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.49% | 0.65% | 0.67% | 0.84% | -0.32% | 0.55% | -0.14% | 0.93% | 0.20% | 0.38% | 0.55% | 0.12% | 5.01% |
| 2024 | 0.51% | -0.43% | 0.09% | -0.52% | 0.81% | 0.28% | 1.26% | 0.79% | 0.68% | -0.88% | 0.58% | -0.05% | 3.14% |
| 2023 | 1.21% | -0.66% | 1.33% | 0.47% | -0.26% | -0.35% | 0.31% | -0.09% | -0.25% | -0.38% | 1.46% | 1.36% | 4.19% |
| 2022 | -0.57% | -0.49% | -1.38% | -0.85% | 0.25% | -0.55% | 0.55% | -1.06% | -1.32% | -0.46% | 0.98% | 0.08% | -4.74% |
| 2021 | -0.03% | -0.30% | -0.21% | 0.14% | 0.04% | -0.13% | 0.22% | -0.13% | -0.22% | -0.40% | -0.05% | -0.19% | -1.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government And Agency Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.79%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 30, 1988.
- This fund captured 9.05% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -7.55%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.79%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 9.05%
- Downside Capture
- -7.55%
Expense Ratio
NEFLX has an expense ratio of 0.69%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NEFLX ranks 52 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 Limited Term Government And Agency Fund (NEFLX) 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.
| NEFLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.32 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.81 | 2.78 | +0.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.87 | 12.44 | -3.57 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government And Agency Fund provided a 3.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.34 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.13 | $0.07 | $0.13 | $0.23 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 3.15% | 3.21% | 3.18% | 2.96% | 1.26% | 0.59% | 1.12% | 2.02% | 1.92% | 1.73% | 1.50% | 1.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government And Agency 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.35 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.13 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.07 |
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 Limited Term Government And Agency 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 Limited Term Government And Agency Fund was 7.37%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 446 trading sessions.
The current Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government And Agency Fund drawdown is 0.54%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -7.37%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 6moJan 2021 - Aug 2024 |
1999 pullback1999 | -4.28%Aug 1999 | 10mo 8d | 7mo 28d | 1y 6moOct 1998 - Apr 2000 |
1994 pullback1994 | -4.25%May 1994 | 3mo 7d | 10mo 11d | 1y 1moFeb 1994 - Mar 1995 |
1996 pullback1996 | -3.31%Jun 1996 | 3mo 28d | 3mo 25d | 7mo 23dFeb 1996 - Oct 1996 |
2004 pullback2004 | -3.16%May 2004 | 1mo 20d | 5mo 8d | 6mo 28dMar 2004 - Oct 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NEFLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.37% | -56.78% | +49.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.19% | -9.10% | +7.91% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.34% | -18.90% | +17.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.21% | -25.43% | +18.22% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -7.37% | -33.92% | +26.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.54% | -1.80% | +1.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.88% | -10.71% | +9.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.40% | 2.03% | -1.63% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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