The fund normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in the equity securities of "small-cap companies," including preferred stocks, warrants, securities convertible into common or preferred stocks and other equity-like interests in an entity. Currently, the manager defines a small-cap company to be one whose market capitalization falls within the capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index, an index that tracks stocks of 2,000 of the smallest U.S. companies.
What is the expense ratio of LCGRX?
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Retail (LCGRX) charges an expense ratio of 1.18%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
How big is LCGRX?
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Retail (LCGRX) manages $2.22B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
Is LCGRX actively managed or an index fund?
LCGRX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (LCGRX's is 1.18%) because there's no security selection cost.
When was LCGRX launched?
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Retail (LCGRX) launched in December 1996 and is managed by Loomis Sayles.
How has LCGRX performed?
LCGRX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.
The fund normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in the equity securities of "small-cap companies," including preferred stocks, warrants, securities convertible into common or preferred stocks and other equity-like interests in an entity. Currently, the manager defines a small-cap company to be one whose market capitalization falls within the capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index, an index that tracks stocks of 2,000 of the smallest U.S. companies.
Cost Verdict
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