Natixis Funds Trust I Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Fund Class A (NEFJX)
| Fund Assets | 1.46B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.26% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 120.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.59% |
| Dividend Growth | 334.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.51 |
| YTD Return | -1.83% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.29% |
| 5-Year Return | 47.68% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.21 |
| 52-Week High | 24.32 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.97 |
| Holdings | 69 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 1996 |
About NEFJX
The Natixis Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on U.S. small-cap equities. Its primary objective is to seek long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of small-cap stocks, typically representing companies with market capitalizations near the lower end of the U.S. equity market. The fund employs a blend investment style, targeting businesses that exhibit both growth and value characteristics. With total assets of approximately $1.3 billion, the fund’s holdings are notably concentrated, with the top ten investments comprising nearly 30% of assets. These holdings span sectors such as financial services, basic materials, and roofing supply, providing exposure to various segments of the small-cap universe. The fund maintains an active management approach, reflected in a turnover rate of around 80%, and has an expense ratio of 1.25%. Its investment strategy is benchmarked against indices like the Russell 2000, situating it within the competitive small blend category. The Natixis Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Fund Class A plays a pivotal role in the diversified portfolios of investors seeking dedicated access to U.S. small-cap equities, aiming to capitalize on the growth potential found among smaller, lesser-known companies.
Performance
NEFJX had a total return of 13.29% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.31%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCVCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class C | 2.06% |
| FCVAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class A | 1.30% |
| FCVTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class M | 1.54% |
| FIKNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class Z | 0.90% |
| FCVIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class I | 1.03% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | IWN | 4.87% |
| Fixed Inc Clearing Corp.Repo | n/a | 4.20% |
| Element Solutions Inc | ESI | 2.72% |
| Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. | APAM | 2.42% |
| Cushman & Wakefield Limited | CWK | 2.41% |
| Valvoline Inc. | VVV | 2.21% |
| Clean Harbors, Inc. | CLH | 2.14% |
| GATX Corporation | GATX | 2.09% |
| Sanmina Corporation | SANM | 2.08% |
| Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | COKE | 2.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.2021 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.2764 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.0545 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.5328 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | $0.3716 | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $3.804 | Dec 27, 2021 |