LSFYX vs. GAFYX
Compare and contrast key facts about Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund (LSFYX) and AlphaSimplex Global Alternatives Fund (GAFYX).
LSFYX is managed by Natixis. It was launched on Sep 29, 2011. GAFYX is managed by Natixis. It was launched on Sep 29, 2008.
Performance
LSFYX vs. GAFYX - Performance Comparison
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LSFYX vs. GAFYX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
GAFYX AlphaSimplex Global Alternatives Fund | 0.17% | 6.68% | 9.66% | 3.77% | -0.49% | 1.29% | -2.12% | 10.49% | -6.21% | 11.12% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LSFYX achieves a -1.15% return, which is significantly lower than GAFYX's 0.17% return. Over the past 10 years, LSFYX has outperformed GAFYX with an annualized return of 4.34%, while GAFYX has yielded a comparatively lower 3.75% annualized return.
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%
GAFYX
- 1D
- -0.09%
- 1M
- -5.19%
- YTD
- 0.17%
- 6M
- 0.96%
- 1Y
- 6.96%
- 3Y*
- 6.24%
- 5Y*
- 4.43%
- 10Y*
- 3.75%
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LSFYX vs. GAFYX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LSFYX has a 0.80% expense ratio, which is lower than GAFYX's 1.24% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LSFYX vs. GAFYX — Risk / Return Rank
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LSFYX vs. GAFYX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund (LSFYX) and AlphaSimplex Global Alternatives Fund (GAFYX). 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.
| LSFYX | GAFYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.25 | 0.84 | +0.41 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.84 | 1.14 | +0.70 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.17 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.13 | 0.90 | +0.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.58 | 3.86 | +0.72 |
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
| LSFYX | GAFYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.25 | 0.84 | +0.41 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.32 | 0.63 | +0.69 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.27 | 0.57 | +0.71 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.50 | 0.47 | +1.03 |
Correlation
The correlation between LSFYX and GAFYX is 0.21, 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
LSFYX vs. GAFYX - Dividend Comparison
LSFYX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.64%, while GAFYX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
GAFYX AlphaSimplex Global Alternatives Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.24% | 9.57% | 0.00% | 2.57% | 1.16% | 1.37% | 0.74% | 0.00% | 3.53% |
Drawdowns
LSFYX vs. GAFYX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LSFYX drawdown since its inception was -20.67%, which is greater than GAFYX's maximum drawdown of -19.49%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LSFYX and GAFYX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LSFYX | GAFYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.67% | -19.49% | -1.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.35% | -6.74% | +4.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.60% | -9.74% | +2.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.67% | -13.26% | -7.41% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.32% | -5.19% | +3.87% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.15% | -4.67% | +3.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.73% | 1.58% | -0.85% |
Volatility
LSFYX vs. GAFYX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund (LSFYX) is 0.88%, while AlphaSimplex Global Alternatives Fund (GAFYX) has a volatility of 2.94%. This indicates that LSFYX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GAFYX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LSFYX | GAFYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.88% | 2.94% | -2.06% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.06% | 5.88% | -3.82% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.68% | 8.34% | -4.66% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.96% | 7.05% | -4.09% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.48% | 6.66% | -3.18% |