- ISIN
- US63872T8282
- CUSIP
- 63872T828
- Issuer
- Natixis
- Inception Date
- Oct 31, 2008
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
VNVYX Performance Chart
Natixis Funds Trust II Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap Fund (VNVYX) is up 24.5% since the beginning of the year. VNVYX is currently trading at $23 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VNVYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,859.
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Returns By Period
Natixis Funds Trust II Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap Fund (VNVYX) has returned 24.45% so far this year and 41.17% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VNVYX has returned 12.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Natixis Funds Trust II Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap Fund
- 1D
- 2.00%
- 1M
- 7.96%
- YTD
- 24.45%
- 6M
- 21.52%
- 1Y
- 41.17%
- 3Y*
- 23.27%
- 5Y*
- 13.20%
- 10Y*
- 12.02%
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%
VNVYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 2008, VNVYX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VNVYX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.95% | 3.75% | -8.41% | 12.64% | 1.36% | 6.26% | 24.45% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.29% | -10.27% | -1.26% | -2.66% | 6.10% | 5.27% | 3.16% | 3.94% | -0.69% | 1.89% | 0.76% | -0.71% | 12.17% |
| 2024 | -0.60% | 8.08% | 3.82% | -5.75% | 1.56% | -0.77% | 4.93% | 1.28% | 2.99% | 0.78% | 9.97% | -7.05% | 19.45% |
| 2023 | 5.55% | -1.90% | -2.13% | 1.23% | -3.27% | 6.10% | 1.09% | -1.27% | -4.14% | -3.23% | 10.21% | 8.45% | 16.53% |
| 2022 | -4.89% | 1.87% | -0.63% | -5.58% | 3.12% | -8.70% | 6.94% | -2.66% | -8.76% | 7.14% | 7.63% | -4.62% | -10.59% |
| 2021 | -1.90% | 6.50% | 5.59% | 5.51% | 1.26% | -0.43% | -0.35% | 1.68% | -3.73% | 4.20% | -3.45% | 5.78% | 21.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
Natixis Funds Trust II Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.04%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 31, 2008.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.82, 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
- 0.04%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 100.72%
- Downside Capture
- 101.30%
Expense Ratio
VNVYX has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VNVYX ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Natixis Funds Trust II Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap Fund (VNVYX) 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.
| VNVYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.16 | 2.78 | +1.37 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.75 | 12.44 | +3.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Natixis Funds Trust II Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap Fund provided a 35.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.24 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 | $8.24 | $8.55 | $2.94 | $0.12 | $0.69 | $3.73 | $2.71 | $0.24 | $1.72 | $0.62 | $0.69 | $0.52 |
Dividend yield | 35.97% | 45.02% | 11.91% | 0.53% | 3.46% | 16.14% | 12.25% | 1.07% | 9.78% | 2.71% | 3.33% | 2.58% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Natixis Funds Trust II Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap 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 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.63 | $8.55 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.93 | $2.94 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.69 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.44 | $3.73 |
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 II Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap 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 II Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap Fund was 42.81%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -42.81%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 28d | 8mo 29dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -27.42%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 1y 7mo | 2y 3moJun 2015 - Oct 2017 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -27.23%Mar 2009 | 4mo 4d | 1mo 26d | 6moNov 2008 - May 2009 |
2011 bear market2011 | -26.64%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 3mo | 1y 8moMay 2011 - Jan 2013 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.85%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 10mo 26d | 1y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VNVYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.81% | -56.78% | +13.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.19% | -9.10% | -3.09% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.60% | -18.90% | -3.70% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.60% | -25.43% | +2.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.81% | -33.92% | -8.89% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.22% | -10.71% | +4.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.00% | 2.03% | +0.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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