GATEX vs. LSFYX
Compare and contrast key facts about Gateway Fund (GATEX) and Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund (LSFYX).
GATEX is managed by Natixis. It was launched on Dec 6, 1977. LSFYX is managed by Natixis. It was launched on Sep 29, 2011.
Performance
GATEX vs. LSFYX - Performance Comparison
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GATEX vs. LSFYX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GATEX Gateway Fund | -4.72% | 10.07% | 15.55% | 14.43% | -12.06% | 11.24% | 6.92% | 10.84% | -4.39% | 9.66% |
LSFYX Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund | -1.15% | 4.80% | 8.60% | 9.78% | -5.52% | 4.88% | 1.47% | 5.43% | 0.40% | 5.06% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GATEX achieves a -4.72% return, which is significantly lower than LSFYX's -1.15% return. Over the past 10 years, GATEX has outperformed LSFYX with an annualized return of 5.95%, while LSFYX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.34% annualized return.
GATEX
- 1D
- -0.45%
- 1M
- -5.31%
- YTD
- -4.72%
- 6M
- -2.40%
- 1Y
- 7.97%
- 3Y*
- 9.67%
- 5Y*
- 5.63%
- 10Y*
- 5.95%
LSFYX
- 1D
- -0.13%
- 1M
- -0.26%
- YTD
- -1.15%
- 6M
- -0.23%
- 1Y
- 3.25%
- 3Y*
- 6.29%
- 5Y*
- 3.76%
- 10Y*
- 4.34%
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GATEX vs. LSFYX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GATEX has a 0.93% expense ratio, which is higher than LSFYX's 0.80% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GATEX vs. LSFYX — Risk / Return Rank
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GATEX vs. LSFYX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gateway Fund (GATEX) and Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund (LSFYX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| GATEX | LSFYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.71 | 1.25 | -0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.20 | 1.84 | -0.64 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.35 | -0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.23 | 1.13 | -0.90 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.88 | 4.58 | -3.70 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| GATEX | LSFYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.71 | 1.25 | -0.53 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.62 | 1.32 | -0.71 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | 1.27 | -0.59 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.51 | 1.50 | -0.99 |
Correlation
The correlation between GATEX and LSFYX is 0.20, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
GATEX vs. LSFYX - Dividend Comparison
GATEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.20%, less than LSFYX's 6.64% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GATEX Gateway Fund | 0.20% | 0.22% | 0.42% | 0.67% | 0.63% | 0.43% | 0.83% | 1.09% | 1.15% | 1.01% | 1.36% | 1.84% |
LSFYX Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund | 6.64% | 7.09% | 9.23% | 6.81% | 5.17% | 3.87% | 5.18% | 6.46% | 6.07% | 5.67% | 5.89% | 6.23% |
Drawdowns
GATEX vs. LSFYX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GATEX drawdown since its inception was -29.74%, which is greater than LSFYX's maximum drawdown of -20.67%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GATEX and LSFYX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GATEX | LSFYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -29.74% | -20.67% | -9.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.03% | -2.35% | -4.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.39% | -7.60% | -8.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.39% | -20.67% | +4.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.01% | -1.32% | -4.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.91% | -1.15% | -2.76% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.02% | 0.73% | +2.29% |
Volatility
GATEX vs. LSFYX - Volatility Comparison
Gateway Fund (GATEX) has a higher volatility of 2.28% compared to Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund (LSFYX) at 0.88%. This indicates that GATEX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than LSFYX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GATEX | LSFYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.28% | 0.88% | +1.40% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 5.57% | 2.06% | +3.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 12.35% | 3.68% | +8.67% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 9.53% | 2.96% | +6.57% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 8.86% | 3.48% | +5.38% |