LSFIX vs. LSMIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Fund (LSFIX) and Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (LSMIX).
LSFIX is managed by Loomis Sayles Funds. It was launched on Jan 16, 1995. LSMIX is managed by Loomis Sayles Funds. It was launched on Jun 30, 2015.
Performance
LSFIX vs. LSMIX - Performance Comparison
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LSFIX vs. LSMIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LSFIX Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Fund | -1.09% | 9.10% | 5.39% | 8.21% | -11.74% | 2.89% | 5.38% | 13.56% | -3.07% | 8.40% |
LSMIX Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | -3.25% | 5.71% | 17.74% | 6.71% | -27.08% | 17.40% | 31.56% | 35.21% | -7.32% | 31.80% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LSFIX achieves a -1.09% return, which is significantly higher than LSMIX's -3.25% return. Over the past 10 years, LSFIX has underperformed LSMIX with an annualized return of 4.13%, while LSMIX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.13% annualized return.
LSFIX
- 1D
- 0.34%
- 1M
- -2.47%
- YTD
- -1.09%
- 6M
- 0.31%
- 1Y
- 5.61%
- 3Y*
- 6.00%
- 5Y*
- 2.46%
- 10Y*
- 4.13%
LSMIX
- 1D
- -1.62%
- 1M
- -10.56%
- YTD
- -3.25%
- 6M
- -3.12%
- 1Y
- 9.91%
- 3Y*
- 7.35%
- 5Y*
- 1.61%
- 10Y*
- 10.13%
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LSFIX vs. LSMIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LSFIX has a 0.58% expense ratio, which is lower than LSMIX's 0.99% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LSFIX vs. LSMIX — Risk / Return Rank
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LSFIX vs. LSMIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Fund (LSFIX) and Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (LSMIX). 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.
| LSFIX | LSMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.86 | 0.38 | +1.48 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 0.75 | +1.78 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.10 | +0.30 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.56 | -0.14 | +2.69 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.75 | -0.44 | +11.19 |
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
| LSFIX | LSMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.86 | 0.38 | +1.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.52 | 0.08 | +0.45 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.85 | 0.49 | +0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.89 | 0.47 | +0.42 |
Correlation
The correlation between LSFIX and LSMIX is 0.43, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
LSFIX vs. LSMIX - Dividend Comparison
LSFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.75%, while LSMIX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LSFIX Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Fund | 4.75% | 4.70% | 5.79% | 4.41% | 1.53% | 6.23% | 6.23% | 4.24% | 5.62% | 5.62% | 3.57% | 6.77% |
LSMIX Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.95% | 0.68% | 4.40% | 46.82% | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
LSFIX vs. LSMIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LSFIX drawdown since its inception was -26.33%, smaller than the maximum LSMIX drawdown of -36.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LSFIX and LSMIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LSFIX | LSMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.33% | -36.96% | +10.63% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.80% | -14.19% | +11.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.86% | -35.49% | +19.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.60% | -36.96% | +17.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.47% | -11.07% | +8.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.26% | -10.14% | +6.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.67% | 7.25% | -6.58% |
Volatility
LSFIX vs. LSMIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Fund (LSFIX) is 1.44%, while Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (LSMIX) has a volatility of 5.65%. This indicates that LSFIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LSMIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LSFIX | LSMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.44% | 5.65% | -4.21% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.19% | 13.76% | -11.57% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.93% | 25.73% | -21.80% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.89% | 21.27% | -16.38% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.94% | 21.34% | -16.40% |