Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund Class A (NEFLX)
| Fund Assets | 654.63M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 269.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.20% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.59% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.89 |
| YTD Return | 0.17% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.89% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.81 |
| 52-Week High | 10.97 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 261 |
| Inception Date | Jan 3, 1989 |
About NEFLX
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund Class A is an actively managed open‑end mutual fund focused on short‑ to intermediate‑maturity U.S. government and agency securities. Its stated objective is to deliver a high level of current income while prioritizing preservation of capital, primarily by investing at least 80% of assets in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury, government agencies, or instrumentalities. The portfolio typically emphasizes limited duration to help moderate interest‑rate sensitivity, complemented by allocations to securitized agency exposures and select securitized credit, reflecting a research‑driven approach to balancing yield and risk. The fund invests exclusively in U.S. dollar‑denominated assets and holds a diversified mix of hundreds of issues, aiming to provide liquidity and stability across varying rate environments. Managed by Loomis, Sayles & Company, it serves investors seeking core high‑quality fixed income exposure within the government and agency segment, with an emphasis on risk control and consistent income generation through monthly distributions. Its role in the market is as a conservative bond allocation that bridges cash and core bond holdings, targeting steady income with constrained duration and broad government‑backed credit coverage.
Performance
NEFLX had a total return of 3.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.70%.
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 | $0.03036 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0429 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03016 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03113 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03121 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03121 | Aug 29, 2025 |