GCPYX vs. LGRCX
Compare and contrast key facts about Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund (GCPYX) and Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C (LGRCX).
GCPYX is managed by Natixis. It was launched on Sep 29, 2014. LGRCX is managed by Natixis. It was launched on Feb 1, 2013.
Performance
GCPYX vs. LGRCX - Performance Comparison
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GCPYX vs. LGRCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GCPYX Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund | -2.97% | 12.59% | 18.15% | 17.59% | -11.48% | 19.28% | 8.38% | 16.67% | -5.37% | 12.22% |
LGRCX Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C | -11.85% | 12.90% | 33.77% | 49.68% | -28.62% | 17.50% | 30.41% | 30.47% | -3.53% | 31.39% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GCPYX achieves a -2.97% return, which is significantly higher than LGRCX's -11.85% return. Over the past 10 years, GCPYX has underperformed LGRCX with an annualized return of 8.87%, while LGRCX has yielded a comparatively higher 14.27% annualized return.
GCPYX
- 1D
- 2.61%
- 1M
- -4.04%
- YTD
- -2.97%
- 6M
- 1.12%
- 1Y
- 12.53%
- 3Y*
- 12.75%
- 5Y*
- 8.59%
- 10Y*
- 8.87%
LGRCX
- 1D
- 3.76%
- 1M
- -6.13%
- YTD
- -11.85%
- 6M
- -12.50%
- 1Y
- 10.22%
- 3Y*
- 18.06%
- 5Y*
- 9.91%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
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GCPYX vs. LGRCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GCPYX has a 0.68% expense ratio, which is lower than LGRCX's 1.65% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GCPYX vs. LGRCX — Risk / Return Rank
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GCPYX vs. LGRCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund (GCPYX) and Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C (LGRCX). 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.
| GCPYX | LGRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.99 | 0.53 | +0.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.62 | 0.98 | +0.64 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.13 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.44 | -0.18 | +0.62 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.68 | -0.53 | +2.21 |
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
| GCPYX | LGRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.99 | 0.53 | +0.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.73 | 0.45 | +0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.73 | 0.69 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.67 | 0.48 | +0.19 |
Correlation
The correlation between GCPYX and LGRCX is 0.90, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
GCPYX vs. LGRCX - Dividend Comparison
GCPYX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.45%, less than LGRCX's 3.51% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GCPYX Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund | 0.45% | 0.44% | 0.73% | 0.92% | 0.96% | 0.47% | 0.82% | 1.07% | 1.12% | 1.03% | 1.15% | 1.47% |
LGRCX Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C | 3.51% | 3.10% | 7.70% | 8.01% | 21.28% | 5.81% | 5.14% | 2.60% | 6.05% | 2.18% | 1.36% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
GCPYX vs. LGRCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GCPYX drawdown since its inception was -25.24%, smaller than the maximum LGRCX drawdown of -58.53%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GCPYX and LGRCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GCPYX | LGRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.24% | -58.53% | +33.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.62% | -18.16% | +7.54% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.33% | -35.31% | +16.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -25.24% | -35.31% | +10.07% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.59% | -14.91% | +10.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.85% | -11.13% | +8.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.04% | 8.05% | -4.01% |
Volatility
GCPYX vs. LGRCX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund (GCPYX) is 4.37%, while Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C (LGRCX) has a volatility of 6.48%. This indicates that GCPYX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LGRCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GCPYX | LGRCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.37% | 6.48% | -2.11% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.40% | 12.97% | -5.57% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.89% | 25.32% | -9.43% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 12.31% | 23.06% | -10.75% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 12.45% | 21.10% | -8.65% |