- ISIN
- US63872R8714
- CUSIP
- 63872R871
- Issuer
- Natixis
- Inception Date
- Jul 7, 1994
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
NEFSX Performance Chart
Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund (NEFSX) is down 2.0% since the beginning of the year. NEFSX is currently trading at $44 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NEFSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,675.
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Returns By Period
Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund (NEFSX) has returned -1.97% so far this year and 9.54% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NEFSX has achieved an annualized return of 14.91%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- 0.23%
- 1M
- -1.73%
- YTD
- -1.97%
- 6M
- -2.72%
- 1Y
- 9.54%
- 3Y*
- 16.79%
- 5Y*
- 10.87%
- 10Y*
- 14.91%
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%
NEFSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 7, 1994, NEFSX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +16.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NEFSX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.42% | -1.92% | -4.75% | 5.99% | 2.25% | -2.77% | -1.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.08% | -5.78% | -2.90% | -1.30% | 7.35% | 5.70% | 0.98% | 2.61% | 1.83% | 0.04% | -0.62% | 2.82% | 17.23% |
| 2024 | 0.98% | 5.80% | 3.80% | -5.41% | 2.49% | 3.27% | 2.45% | 1.20% | 1.66% | 1.23% | 8.85% | -2.44% | 25.79% |
| 2023 | 12.62% | -2.79% | 2.80% | 1.36% | 2.42% | 6.21% | 5.62% | -2.06% | -5.52% | -3.53% | 10.48% | 6.08% | 37.13% |
| 2022 | -3.50% | -2.81% | 1.14% | -11.64% | 1.06% | -11.24% | 9.65% | -2.34% | -9.64% | 8.55% | 6.78% | -6.48% | -21.15% |
| 2021 | -2.20% | 6.55% | 4.33% | 5.51% | 2.04% | 1.34% | 0.94% | 3.37% | -4.32% | 4.85% | -3.53% | 2.86% | 23.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.51%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 07, 1994.
- This fund captured 111.19% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.49% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.51% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.88, 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
- 2.51%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 111.19%
- Downside Capture
- 100.49%
Expense Ratio
NEFSX has a high expense ratio of 1.14%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NEFSX ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund (NEFSX) 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.
| NEFSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.17 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.50 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.37 | -0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.02 | 2.78 | -1.76 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.16 | 12.44 | -9.28 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund provided a 9.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.20 | $2.82 | $2.77 | $2.99 | $5.25 | $4.80 | $5.10 | $3.96 | $3.47 | $1.31 | $0.57 | $1.41 |
Dividend yield | 9.49% | 5.92% | 6.38% | 8.13% | 18.10% | 11.12% | 13.07% | 10.85% | 11.18% | 3.55% | 1.88% | 5.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities 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 | $2.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.78 | $2.82 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.76 | $2.77 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.92 | $2.99 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.67 | $5.25 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.23 | $4.80 |
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 Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities 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 Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund was 55.83%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 1139 trading sessions.
The current Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund drawdown is 3.85%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -55.83%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 4y 6mo | 7y 1moMar 2000 - Apr 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -54.88%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 3moNov 2007 - Feb 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.27%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.08%Sep 2022 | 10mo 25d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
1998 bear market1998 | -25.61%Oct 1998 | 2mo 20d | 2mo 24d | 5mo 14dJul 1998 - Dec 1998 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NEFSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.83% | -56.78% | +0.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.20% | -9.10% | -2.10% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.58% | -18.90% | -0.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.08% | -25.43% | -4.65% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.27% | -33.92% | +1.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.85% | -1.80% | -2.05% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.73% | -10.71% | -1.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.34% | 2.03% | +1.31% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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