Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund Class C (NECLX)
| Fund Assets | 654.63M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.45% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 269.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.28 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.58% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.34% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.86 |
| YTD Return | 0.05% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.24% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.27% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.78 |
| 52-Week High | 10.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 261 |
| Inception Date | Jan 5, 1995 |
About NECLX
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund Class C is a US mutual fund focused on short-maturity government securities, seeking high current return while emphasizing preservation of capital. The portfolio primarily invests in US Treasuries and agency debentures, typically maintaining limited interest-rate sensitivity consistent with a short government mandate. According to fund materials and third-party profiles, the strategy targets at least 80% of net assets in US government and agency obligations and references the Bloomberg US 1–5 Year Government Bond Index for context, reflecting its short-duration orientation. The fund is managed by Loomis, Sayles & Company, leveraging a well-resourced fixed income team and an active approach that can include Treasury bills, notes, and agency mortgage-related instruments within risk controls. Its role in the market is to provide a relatively conservative fixed income allocation for investors seeking income generation with lower duration exposure than core bond funds, serving as a potential cash-plus or ballast component in diversified portfolios, subject to standard bond market risks such as interest-rate movements and agency security dynamics.
Performance
NECLX had a total return of 3.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.54%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFXSX | Fidelity | Fidelity Limited Term Government Fund | 0.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
45.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Inc Clearing Corp.Repo | n/a | 10.36% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 01.31.28 | 6.68% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 07.15.28 | 5.77% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 02.10.26 | 5.04% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 06.30.28 | 4.84% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 03.31.30 | 3.51% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.875% | T.4.875 10.31.28 | 2.61% |
| FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP MULTICLASS MTG PARTN CTFS GTD 2.209% | FHMS.K139 A1 | 2.33% |
| FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP MULTICLASS MTG PARTN CTFS GTD 4.118% | FHMS.KJ42 A2 | 2.26% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 06.30.29 | 2.13% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02335 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0358 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02333 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02408 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02441 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02419 | Aug 29, 2025 |