LSIIX vs. NEFSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund Class Y (LSIIX) and Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund (NEFSX).
LSIIX is managed by Natixis. It was launched on Dec 31, 1996. NEFSX is managed by Natixis. It was launched on Jul 7, 1994.
Performance
LSIIX vs. NEFSX - Performance Comparison
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LSIIX vs. NEFSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LSIIX Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund Class Y | -1.33% | 5.58% | 2.91% | 7.50% | -11.31% | 0.18% | 11.60% | 9.04% | -0.31% | 6.65% |
NEFSX Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund | -9.40% | 17.23% | 25.79% | 37.13% | -21.15% | 23.21% | 22.12% | 31.08% | -6.67% | 26.28% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LSIIX achieves a -1.33% return, which is significantly higher than NEFSX's -9.40% return. Over the past 10 years, LSIIX has underperformed NEFSX with an annualized return of 3.12%, while NEFSX has yielded a comparatively higher 14.19% annualized return.
LSIIX
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -2.89%
- YTD
- -1.33%
- 6M
- -0.93%
- 1Y
- 1.92%
- 3Y*
- 3.71%
- 5Y*
- 0.80%
- 10Y*
- 3.12%
NEFSX
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- -7.24%
- YTD
- -9.40%
- 6M
- -7.38%
- 1Y
- 9.45%
- 3Y*
- 17.64%
- 5Y*
- 10.37%
- 10Y*
- 14.19%
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LSIIX vs. NEFSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LSIIX has a 0.54% expense ratio, which is lower than NEFSX's 1.14% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LSIIX vs. NEFSX — Risk / Return Rank
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NEFSX
LSIIX vs. NEFSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund Class Y (LSIIX) and Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund (NEFSX). 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.
| LSIIX | NEFSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.57 | 0.46 | +0.12 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.80 | 0.83 | -0.02 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.11 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.33 | 0.13 | +1.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.39 | 0.44 | +3.95 |
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
| LSIIX | NEFSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.57 | 0.46 | +0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.16 | 0.55 | -0.39 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.71 | 0.74 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.14 | 0.58 | +0.56 |
Correlation
The correlation between LSIIX and NEFSX is 0.10, 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
LSIIX vs. NEFSX - Dividend Comparison
LSIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.97%, less than NEFSX's 6.54% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LSIIX Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund Class Y | 2.97% | 3.68% | 4.86% | 4.25% | 3.32% | 4.10% | 8.20% | 3.56% | 2.18% | 4.10% | 6.71% | 3.91% |
NEFSX Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund | 6.54% | 5.92% | 6.38% | 8.13% | 18.10% | 11.12% | 13.07% | 10.85% | 11.18% | 3.55% | 1.88% | 5.09% |
Drawdowns
LSIIX vs. NEFSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LSIIX drawdown since its inception was -20.77%, smaller than the maximum NEFSX drawdown of -55.83%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LSIIX and NEFSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LSIIX | NEFSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.77% | -55.83% | +35.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.23% | -12.85% | +9.62% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.62% | -30.08% | +14.46% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -15.62% | -32.27% | +16.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.89% | -11.04% | +8.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.42% | -11.79% | +9.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.98% | 5.56% | -4.58% |
Volatility
LSIIX vs. NEFSX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund Class Y (LSIIX) is 1.36%, while Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund (NEFSX) has a volatility of 4.10%. This indicates that LSIIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NEFSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LSIIX | NEFSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.36% | 4.10% | -2.74% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.75% | 9.87% | -7.12% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.75% | 21.14% | -16.39% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.23% | 19.60% | -14.37% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.51% | 19.70% | -15.19% |