LSSIX vs. NEAIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (LSSIX) and Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class (NEAIX).
LSSIX is managed by Loomis Sayles Funds. It was launched on Dec 31, 1996. NEAIX is an actively managed fund by Needham. It was launched on Dec 30, 2016.
Performance
LSSIX vs. NEAIX - Performance Comparison
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LSSIX vs. NEAIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LSSIX Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund | -3.32% | 3.57% | 14.94% | 11.92% | -22.93% | 9.91% | 34.15% | 26.59% | 0.18% | 26.18% |
NEAIX Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 7.37% | 26.99% | 14.86% | 38.37% | -27.02% | 38.46% | 52.49% | 44.68% | -15.64% | 10.07% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LSSIX achieves a -3.32% return, which is significantly lower than NEAIX's 7.37% return.
LSSIX
- 1D
- -1.74%
- 1M
- -9.12%
- YTD
- -3.32%
- 6M
- -2.91%
- 1Y
- 12.25%
- 3Y*
- 7.26%
- 5Y*
- 1.17%
- 10Y*
- 10.01%
NEAIX
- 1D
- -3.89%
- 1M
- -9.47%
- YTD
- 7.37%
- 6M
- 10.73%
- 1Y
- 55.63%
- 3Y*
- 25.66%
- 5Y*
- 15.35%
- 10Y*
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LSSIX vs. NEAIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LSSIX has a 0.92% expense ratio, which is lower than NEAIX's 1.20% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LSSIX vs. NEAIX — Risk / Return Rank
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LSSIX vs. NEAIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (LSSIX) and Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class (NEAIX). 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.
| LSSIX | NEAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.44 | 1.89 | -1.45 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.83 | 2.45 | -1.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.34 | -0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.09 | 3.57 | -3.66 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.29 | 12.81 | -13.11 |
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
| LSSIX | NEAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.44 | 1.89 | -1.45 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.05 | 0.64 | -0.58 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.45 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.28 | 0.72 | -0.44 |
Correlation
The correlation between LSSIX and NEAIX is 0.83, 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
LSSIX vs. NEAIX - Dividend Comparison
LSSIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.89%, more than NEAIX's 1.88% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LSSIX Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund | 7.89% | 7.62% | 3.64% | 2.34% | 3.02% | 20.23% | 1.76% | 8.86% | 11.30% | 12.61% | 0.00% | 7.91% |
NEAIX Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 1.88% | 2.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.84% | 3.80% | 10.42% | 16.35% | 5.14% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
LSSIX vs. NEAIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LSSIX drawdown since its inception was -83.41%, which is greater than NEAIX's maximum drawdown of -35.93%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LSSIX and NEAIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LSSIX | NEAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.41% | -35.93% | -47.48% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.96% | -13.98% | +0.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.42% | -35.93% | -1.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.52% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.77% | -11.55% | +0.78% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -34.70% | -8.73% | -25.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.32% | 3.89% | +3.43% |
Volatility
LSSIX vs. NEAIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (LSSIX) is 7.42%, while Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class (NEAIX) has a volatility of 10.98%. This indicates that LSSIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NEAIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LSSIX | NEAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.42% | 10.98% | -3.56% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.10% | 19.41% | -5.31% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 26.08% | 28.68% | -2.60% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 22.27% | 24.28% | -2.01% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.67% | 24.42% | -1.75% |