# Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund Class A (NEFSX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Natixis · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1994-07-07

The fund primarily aims to deliver significant long-term growth for investors' capital. It typically allocates a minimum of 80% of its overall assets (including any borrowed funds used for investment) to equity instruments, encompassing both common and preferred stocks. Furthermore, when market conditions are normal, at least 80% of its portfolio assets will be invested in securities issued by U.S.-based entities. The fund's unique approach to equity investing involves combining the distinct selection methodologies of two different subadvisors, with each responsible for choosing securities...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $47.39 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% |
| Assets Under Management | $1.16B |
| NAV | $47.39 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 8.85% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $4.20 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $42.75 – $49.83 |
| Beta | 1.08 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $2.4173 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-04-08
- Pay date: 2026-04-09

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does NEFSX invest in?

The fund primarily aims to deliver significant long-term growth for investors' capital. It typically allocates a minimum of 80% of its overall assets (including any borrowed funds used for investment) to equity instruments, encompassing both common and preferred stocks. Furthermore, when market conditions are normal, at least 80% of its portfolio assets will be invested in securities issued by U.S.-based entities. The fund's unique approach to equity investing involves combining the distinct selection methodologies of two different subadvisors, with each responsible for choosing securities for specific sections of the portfolio.

### What is the expense ratio of NEFSX?

Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund Class A (NEFSX) charges an expense ratio of 1.06%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is NEFSX?

Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund Class A (NEFSX) manages $1.16B 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 NEFSX actively managed or an index fund?

NEFSX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was NEFSX launched?

Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund Class A (NEFSX) launched in July 1994 and is managed by Natixis.

### How has NEFSX performed?

NEFSX'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.

### Does NEFSX pay a dividend?

Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund Class A (NEFSX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 8.85%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does NEFSX pay dividends?

Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund Class A pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is NEFSX's dividend yield?

NEFSX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 8.85%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is NEFSX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for NEFSX was 2026-04-08. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will NEFSX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.06% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does NEFSX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from NEFSX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does NEFSX cost more than a fund like VOO?

NEFSX's strategy (current expense ratio 1.06%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where NEFSX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to NEFSX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as NEFSX (1.06%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/nefsx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/nefsx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/nefsx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/nefsx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/nefsx/peers

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