Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund Class C (NECLX)
| Fund Assets | 668.55M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.45% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 269.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.78% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.78 |
| YTD Return | -0.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.36% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.78 |
| 52-Week High | 10.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 257 |
| 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 2.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.52%.
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% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02272 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02304 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02162 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02335 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0358 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02333 | Nov 28, 2025 |