Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund Class A (NEFLX)

Fund Assets	634.30M
Expense Ratio	0.711%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	269.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	3.50%
Dividend Growth	-3.14%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	10.65
YTD Return	-0.20%
1-Year Return	0.58%
5-Year Return	6.75%
52-Week Low	10.64
52-Week High	10.97
Beta (5Y)	-0.03
Holdings	254
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.

• Fund Family: Loomis Sayles Funds
• Category: Short Government
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: NEFLX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg 1-5 Y Government TR

Performance

NEFLX had a total return of 0.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.63%.

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%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
LGANX	Class N	0.40%
NELYX	Class Y	0.45%
NECLX	Class C	1.45%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02992	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03026	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03009	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02953	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02998	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02949	Apr 30, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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