- ISIN
- US63872T4893
- CUSIP
- 63872T489
- Issuer
- Natixis
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 2012
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
VNSYX Performance Chart
Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select Fund (VNSYX) is up 8.7% since the beginning of the year. VNSYX is currently trading at $25 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VNSYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,688.
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Returns By Period
Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select Fund (VNSYX) has returned 8.72% so far this year and 22.03% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, VNSYX has posted an annualized return of 13.89%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select Fund
- 1D
- 1.18%
- 1M
- 1.14%
- YTD
- 8.72%
- 6M
- 8.86%
- 1Y
- 22.03%
- 3Y*
- 13.08%
- 5Y*
- 11.04%
- 10Y*
- 13.89%
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%
VNSYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 29, 2012, VNSYX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VNSYX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.42% | -2.08% | -6.45% | 11.75% | 2.57% | 0.12% | 8.72% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.49% | -7.81% | -2.17% | -1.40% | 6.39% | 6.28% | 3.28% | 2.17% | 1.80% | 1.41% | -0.67% | -0.52% | 13.11% |
| 2024 | 1.36% | 7.48% | 1.11% | -7.70% | 2.91% | 2.21% | 0.19% | 1.50% | 1.52% | -1.91% | 5.56% | -3.16% | 10.69% |
| 2023 | 6.13% | -2.54% | 5.63% | 2.13% | 0.60% | 3.33% | 2.11% | -0.98% | -6.01% | -3.56% | 10.03% | 4.49% | 22.23% |
| 2022 | -7.72% | -1.53% | 7.28% | -8.70% | -1.08% | -6.54% | 7.55% | -3.99% | -7.66% | 4.76% | 7.06% | -5.27% | -16.65% |
| 2021 | -2.42% | 6.22% | 5.16% | 4.10% | 1.72% | 3.21% | 4.40% | 3.80% | -4.38% | 8.79% | 1.95% | 2.09% | 39.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.92%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 29, 2012.
- This fund captured 105.41% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.22% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.85, 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
- 1.92%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 105.41%
- Downside Capture
- 101.22%
Expense Ratio
VNSYX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VNSYX ranks 42 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 Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select Fund (VNSYX) 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.
| VNSYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.20 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.25 | 2.78 | -0.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.81 | 12.44 | -3.63 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select Fund provided a 8.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.13 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.13 | $2.13 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.19 | $7.28 | $1.39 | $1.49 | $1.59 | $1.48 | $0.29 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 8.58% | 9.33% | 0.00% | 0.14% | 1.18% | 36.73% | 7.14% | 8.46% | 10.64% | 8.55% | 1.89% | 2.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select 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 | $2.13 | $2.13 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.28 | $7.28 |
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 Vaughan Nelson Select 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 Vaughan Nelson Select Fund was 33.15%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.
The current Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select Fund drawdown is 1.20%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.15%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.91%Oct 2022 | 10mo 26d | 1y 2mo | 2y 26dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.32%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 6mo 20d | 9mo 21dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.65%Apr 2025 | 2mo 11d | 3mo 16d | 5mo 27dJan 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -16.14%Feb 2016 | 6mo 25d | 6mo | 1y 20dJul 2015 - Aug 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VNSYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.15% | -56.78% | +23.63% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.85% | -9.10% | -2.75% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.65% | -18.90% | -1.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.91% | -25.43% | +1.52% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.15% | -33.92% | +0.77% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.20% | -1.80% | +0.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.16% | -10.71% | +6.55% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.80% | 2.03% | +0.77% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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