The Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund (the “Fund”) seeks to provide income as well as grow your investment over the long term (at least 5 years). Up to 100% of the Fund’s assets can be invested directly in bonds issued by governments, companies and supranational entities. Up to 20% of the Fund’s assets can be invested directly in equity securities (shares of companies which can be located anywhere in the world, including emerging markets). Up to 10% of the Fund’s assets can be invested in bank loans that qualify as money market instruments.