Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

Fund Facts:

Fund Highlights:

• Emphasize intermediate-term securities, which helps the fund target the yield advantage of longer-term bonds and the relative price stability of shorter-term bonds
• Backed by renowned Loomis Sayles research
• May be suitable for investors seeking a conservative fixed-income portfolio

Fund Objective:

• Seeks high current return consistent with preservation of capital

Investment Strategy:

• Focuses on securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies
• The portfolio managers emphasize intermediate-term securities

Risks:

• The fund's investments in certain debt securities issued or guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. government are guaranteed as to the payment of principal and interest of the relevant entity but have not been backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
• Mutual funds that invest in bonds can lose their value as interest rates rise, and an investor can lose principal.
• Foreign investments involve special risks including greater economic, political and currency fluctuation risks, which may be even greater in emerging markets.
• This fund invests in securities that are subject to prepayment risk.

Performance:

Please refer to the Fees & Expenses tab to the left for more information.

Monthly Performance (as of 08/31/2010)
	1 YR	3 YR	5 YR	10 YR	Since Inception	Share Class Inception Date
NAV	6.84%	6.58%	5.21%	4.94%	5.80%	01/03/1989
w/MSC	3.60%	5.50%	4.57%	4.62%	5.65%	01/03/1989

Quarterly Performance (as of 06/30/2010)
	1 YR	3 YR	5 YR	10 YR	Since Inception	Share Class Inception Date
NAV	7.84%	6.70%	5.07%	5.01%	5.80%	01/03/1989
w/MSC	4.62%	5.62%	4.42%	4.69%	5.65%	01/03/1989

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so you may gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than quoted.

Important Performance Information

Holdings:

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Fund Managed by:

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Fund portfolio managers:

Information as of the most recent prospectus

• Loomis, Sayles & Company

  John Hyll

  John Hyll has served as co-portfolio manager of the Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund since April 2003. Mr. Hyll, Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Loomis Sayles, began his investment career in 1983 and joined Loomis Sayles in 1987. Mr. Hyll received a BA and an MBA from Baldwin-Wallace College. He has over 26 years of investment experience.

• Loomis, Sayles & Company

  Clifton V. Rowe, CFA

  Clifton V. Rowe has served as co-portolio manager of the Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund since June 2001. Mr. Rowe, Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Loomis Sayles, began his investment career in 1992 and joined Loomis Sayles in 1992. Prior to becoming a Portfolio Manager, he served as a Trader from 1999 until 2001. He holds the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst. Mr. Rowe received a BBA from James Madison University and an MBA from the University of Chicago and has over 17 years of investment experience.

Fees & Expenses

Information as of the most recent prospectus

Expense Ratio
Gross expense ratio	0.99%
Net expense ratio	0.90%
Contract status	Contractual
Expense cap expiration date	01/31/2011

Maximum Sales Charge
Up front	3.00%

Fund History

Date: Since: 1/1/2009

No fund history available.

Literature & Commentary

Fund Documents
Summary Prospectus Share Class A/B/C
Prospectus Share Class A/B/C
Summary Prospectus Share Class Y
Prospectus Share Class Y
SAI
Annual Report
Semiannual Report

Commentary and Marketing Materials
Fact Sheet Share Class A/C