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Natixis ETF Trust II - Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: VNSE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 23.64% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.96 | 52 Weeks Range 28.77 - 36.37 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 28.77 - 36.37 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Natixis ETF Trust II - Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE) is an actively managed equity ETF focused on long-term capital appreciation. It seeks to outperform its benchmark by investing in a concentrated portfolio of primarily U.S. companies believed to be undervalued.
Reputation and Reliability
Natixis Investment Managers is a global asset management organization with a presence in 29 cities around the world and over 150 investment strategies.
Management Expertise
Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. is the sub-advisor, with a team focused on value investing and stock selection.
Investment Objective
Goal
To seek long-term capital appreciation.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Actively managed, focusing on identifying undervalued companies with strong fundamentals.
Composition Primarily U.S. equities, with a concentrated portfolio of approximately 30-50 holdings.
Market Position
Market Share: VNSE's market share is relatively small compared to broad market ETFs, occupying a niche within the active value investing space.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 34479063
Competitors
Key Competitors
- IVV
- VOO
- SPY
- IWD
- VTV
Competitive Landscape
The ETF industry is highly competitive. VNSE distinguishes itself through active management and a concentrated value approach. The competitive advantages are the active management strategy and targeted stock-picking process. The disadvantage is that active management can result in underperformance compared to passive benchmarks and higher expense ratios.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is available from the fund's fact sheet. Investors should consult the fund's website for specific returns over various time periods.
Benchmark Comparison: The benchmark is available from the fund's fact sheet, which is the Russell 1000 Value TR USD.
Expense Ratio: 0.55
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume for VNSE is typically moderate, which could impact order execution for larger trades.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread can fluctuate but is generally reasonable for an actively managed ETF.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators, interest rates, and overall market sentiment can influence the performance of VNSE, especially the value factor's cyclicality.
Growth Trajectory
VNSE's growth depends on the success of its stock selection strategy and the overall performance of value stocks. There is a strategy of active management and concentrated holdings.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
VNSE benefits from the experience of Vaughan Nelson Investment Management's value investing approach. Its concentrated portfolio allows for greater potential outperformance but also increases risk. The active management team's stock-picking skills are key to the fund's success. This is an advantage over passive ETFs which are not actively managed. VNSE has potential for concentrated outperformance if the fund's stock-picking strategy is successful.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility will depend on the market conditions and the fund's holdings.
Market Risk
The market risk comes from the underlying assets and the fund's value investment strategy.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
VNSE is suited for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation through active value investing and willing to accept higher concentration risk. Those who believe that value stocks can generate higher returns would be ideal investors.
Market Risk
Suitable for long-term investors who understand the risks and potential rewards of active management and concentrated portfolios.
Summary
Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE) is an actively managed ETF seeking long-term capital appreciation by investing in a concentrated portfolio of undervalued U.S. companies. The fund offers a value investing approach managed by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management. VNSE's performance depends on the stock selection skills of its active management team and prevailing market conditions. It is best suited for long-term investors comfortable with active management and concentration risk.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Natixis Investment Managers Website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Natixis ETF Trust II - Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF
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The fund, under normal market conditions, will invest primarily in equity securities, including common stocks,preferred stocks and real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The fund may invest in companies with any market capitalization, although, it will typically focus its investments in mid- to large- capitalization companies. It is non-diversified.
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