Natixis Vaughan Nelson Small Cap N (VSCNX)
| Fund Assets | 1.33B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.96% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 80.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
| Dividend Growth | 231.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 23.54 |
| YTD Return | 13.00% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.08% |
| 5-Year Return | 81.40% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.22 |
| 52-Week High | 23.56 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 63 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2017 |
About VSCNX
Natixis Funds Trust I Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Fund Class N is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in small-cap U.S. companies. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to small-capitalization equities, targeting firms that exhibit value characteristics—such as attractive valuations and solid fundamentals—with the aim of identifying undervalued opportunities in the small-cap segment of the market. The fund’s strategy is managed by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, a team known for its disciplined value-oriented approach. Notable sector exposures include financial services, basic materials, and industrials, with a diversified portfolio of approximately 59 holdings as of March 2025. The fund maintains a relatively high equity allocation, minimal bond exposure, and some cash for liquidity management. Its role within the financial market is to offer investors targeted access to dynamic small-cap value opportunities, serving as a specialized tool for diversification and potential growth within broader investment portfolios.
Performance
VSCNX had a total return of 4.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.43%.
Top 10 Holdings
29.66% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | IWN | 4.95% |
| Fixed Inc Clearing Corp.Repo | n/a | 4.60% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 3.01% |
| Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | HII | 2.79% |
| Element Solutions Inc | ESI | 2.78% |
| Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. | APAM | 2.64% |
| Cushman & Wakefield Limited | CWK | 2.47% |
| Zions Bancorporation, National Association | ZION | 2.16% |
| Hexcel Corporation | HXL | 2.15% |
| Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | PB | 2.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.3238 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.0978 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.5677 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | $0.3716 | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $3.8638 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.0453 | Dec 23, 2020 |