Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund (NEFRX)
The investment seeks high total investment return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in bonds, which include debt securities of any maturity. In addition, it will invest at least 65% of its net assets in investment grade securities. The fund will generally seek to maintain an effective duration of +/- 2 years relative to the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US63872R7989 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 63872R798 |
| Issuer | Natixis Funds |
| Inception Date | Nov 7, 1973 |
| Category | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
NEFRX features an expense ratio of 0.71%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund had a return of 1.49% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.10% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund had an annualized return of 1.61%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.05%, indicating that Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.49% | 21.24% |
| 1 month | -1.59% | 0.55% |
| 6 months | 3.09% | 11.47% |
| 1 year | 9.10% | 32.45% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 0.50% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.61% | 11.05% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NEFRX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.13% | -1.27% | 0.93% | -2.83% | 1.72% | 0.77% | 2.39% | 1.37% | 1.27% | -2.60% | 1.49% | ||
| 2023 | 3.79% | -2.73% | 2.74% | 0.70% | -1.12% | -0.33% | 0.04% | -0.99% | -3.17% | -2.22% | 5.21% | 4.29% | 5.91% |
| 2022 | -1.99% | -1.27% | -2.24% | -4.06% | 0.39% | -2.40% | 2.72% | -2.36% | -4.59% | -1.41% | 4.39% | -0.56% | -12.94% |
| 2021 | -0.64% | -1.36% | -1.13% | 0.77% | 0.27% | 0.78% | 0.76% | 0.04% | -0.80% | -0.34% | -0.26% | 0.25% | -1.68% |
| 2020 | 2.08% | 1.51% | -2.13% | 2.60% | 1.34% | 1.13% | 2.09% | -0.47% | -0.11% | -0.33% | 1.73% | 0.50% | 10.29% |
| 2019 | 1.65% | 0.17% | 1.58% | 0.17% | 1.57% | 1.08% | 0.39% | 2.24% | -0.71% | 0.20% | -0.03% | 0.16% | 8.76% |
| 2018 | -0.33% | -1.06% | 0.61% | -0.43% | -0.03% | -0.05% | 0.53% | 0.17% | -0.25% | -1.40% | 0.17% | 1.25% | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 0.60% | 1.06% | 0.18% | 0.60% | 0.53% | -0.03% | 0.52% | 0.83% | -0.06% | 0.09% | 0.13% | 0.37% | 4.92% |
| 2016 | 0.03% | 0.89% | 3.01% | 1.59% | -0.26% | 2.03% | 1.56% | 0.79% | -0.23% | -0.38% | -2.29% | 0.33% | 7.20% |
| 2015 | 1.66% | -0.33% | -0.62% | 0.23% | -0.27% | -1.56% | -0.01% | -1.20% | -1.36% | 1.70% | -0.82% | -1.63% | -4.20% |
| 2014 | 1.08% | 1.82% | 0.60% | 1.04% | 1.47% | 0.48% | -0.47% | 1.32% | -1.61% | 0.98% | 0.10% | -0.74% | 6.18% |
| 2013 | -0.09% | 0.28% | 0.25% | 1.87% | -2.55% | -2.89% | 0.68% | -1.35% | 1.60% | 2.18% | -0.47% | -0.19% | -0.82% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NEFRX is 17, indicating that it is in the bottom 17% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund (NEFRX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund provided a 3.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.45 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.45 | $0.42 | $0.35 | $0.31 | $0.57 | $0.33 | $0.36 | $0.35 | $0.40 | $0.31 | $0.50 | $0.52 |
Dividend yield | 3.95% | 3.58% | 3.10% | 2.34% | 4.04% | 2.51% | 2.86% | 2.68% | 3.17% | 2.58% | 3.86% | 4.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.37 | |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.42 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.35 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.31 |
| 2020 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.31 | $0.57 |
| 2019 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.33 |
| 2018 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.36 |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.35 |
| 2016 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.40 |
| 2015 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.31 |
| 2014 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.12 | $0.50 |
| 2013 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.52 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond 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 Core Plus Bond Fund was 18.76%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund drawdown is 8.00%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.76% | Jan 5, 2021 | 455 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -11.2% | Oct 18, 1993 | 146 | May 9, 1994 | 272 | May 24, 1995 | 418 |
| -10.99% | May 21, 2008 | 129 | Nov 21, 2008 | 108 | Apr 30, 2009 | 237 |
| -8.63% | Mar 9, 2020 | 9 | Mar 19, 2020 | 51 | Jun 2, 2020 | 60 |
| -7.78% | Mar 30, 1987 | 146 | Oct 19, 1987 | 69 | Jan 22, 1988 | 215 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund volatility is 1.32%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.