This fund typically commits a minimum of 80% of its capital, including any leveraged funds, to a diverse range of equity instruments issued by small-capitalization companies. These investments may include preferred shares, warrants, securities that can be converted into common or preferred stock, and other forms of equity participation in an enterprise. As defined by the manager, a small-cap company is presently one whose market capitalization either falls within the spectrum of the Russell 2000® Index – which tracks the 2,000 smallest U.S. firms – or is valued at $3 billion or less at the point of initial investment.
What is the expense ratio of LSSIX?
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (LSSIX) charges an expense ratio of 0.93%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
How big is LSSIX?
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (LSSIX) manages $2.27B 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 LSSIX actively managed or an index fund?
LSSIX 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 (LSSIX's is 0.93%) because there's no security selection cost.
When was LSSIX launched?
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (LSSIX) launched in December 1996 and is managed by the fund issuer.
How has LSSIX performed?
LSSIX'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.
This fund typically commits a minimum of 80% of its capital, including any leveraged funds, to a diverse range of equity instruments issued by small-capitalization companies. These investments may include preferred shares, warrants, securities that can be converted into common or preferred stock, and other forms of equity participation in an enterprise. As defined by the manager, a small-cap company is presently one whose market capitalization either falls within the spectrum of the Russell 2000® Index – which tracks the 2,000 smallest U.S. firms – or is valued at $3 billion or less at the point of initial investment.
Cost Verdict
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