Natixis Funds Trust I Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Fund Class N (VSCNX)
| Fund Assets | 1.47B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 120.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.74 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.44% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 23.72 |
| YTD Return | 7.84% |
| 1-Year Return | 26.86% |
| 5-Year Return | 55.72% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.39 |
| 52-Week High | 24.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 70 |
| 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 26.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.90%.
Top 10 Holdings
27.13% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | IWN | 4.98% |
| Fixed Inc Clearing Corp.Repo | n/a | 3.23% |
| Element Solutions Inc | ESI | 2.76% |
| Clean Harbors, Inc. | CLH | 2.48% |
| Valvoline Inc. | VVV | 2.39% |
| Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. | APAM | 2.32% |
| GATX Corporation | GATX | 2.30% |
| Cushman & Wakefield Limited | CWK | 2.25% |
| FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | FCFS | 2.22% |
| Carlisle Companies Incorporated | CSL | 2.19% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | $0.4792 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.2614 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 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 |