Loomis Sayles Inflation Protected Securities Fund Class N (LIPNX)
| Fund Assets | 99.97M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 68.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.13% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.64 |
| YTD Return | 0.21% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.34% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.50 |
| 52-Week High | 9.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 81 |
| Inception Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
About LIPNX
Loomis Sayles Inflation Protected Securities Fund Class N is a mutual fund specializing in fixed-income investments designed to help investors preserve purchasing power in the face of inflation. Its primary function is to generate a high total investment return through a mix of current income and capital appreciation, focusing predominantly on inflation-protected securities, particularly U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). The fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets in these inflation-linked bonds, which adjust principal and interest payments according to changes in the Consumer Price Index, thereby offering a hedge against inflation risk. The portfolio is characterized by a strong weighting toward U.S. government securities, with additional allocations to select corporate and cash equivalents for liquidity and diversification. It maintains a moderate interest rate and credit risk profile, reflecting its focus on high-quality bonds and an effective duration of just under seven years. The fund pays dividends quarterly, offering a yield that reflects both income from holdings and the inflation adjustment integral to its securities. Loomis Sayles Inflation Protected Securities Fund Class N plays a significant role for institutions and investors seeking to enhance portfolio resilience against inflation and add stability through exposure to government-backed assets.
Performance
LIPNX had a total return of 1.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.82%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIPIX | Vanguard | Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Institutional Shares | 0.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | $0.0204 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.1106 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.1181 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1505 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.0828 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.0606 | Dec 23, 2024 |