Natixis Global Asset Management is renowned as one of the world’s leading financial management companies. Natixis has more than 20 specialized investment firms in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Natixis is a French investment bank created in November 2006. The company delivers innovative solutions on asset allocation and risk management to help institutions and individuals address a range of modern market challenges. It currently has $904.3 billion worth of assets under supervision (as of September 30, 2015).

Below we share with you three top-rated Natixis mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and we expect the fund to outperform its peers in the future. To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all Natixis funds, investors can click here to see the complete list of Natixis funds.

Gateway A (GATEX - MF report) seeks to achieve maximum return from equity markets with less risk. GATEX focuses on acquiring common stocks to add to its well-diversified portfolio. GATEX invests a significant share of its assets in index call options in order to reduce volatility and maintain steady cash flow. However, GATEX may also reduce the fund’s profit making ability. The Gateway A fund has returned 2.4% over the past one year.

GATEX has an expense ratio of 0.94% compared to a category average of 1.84%.

Loomis Sayles Growth A (LGRRX - MF report) invests in equities such as common stocks and warrants of large cap companies. It may also invest, to a lesser extent, in small and mid-cap companies. LGRRX invests in a number of sectors and industries. The Loomis Sayles Growth A fund has returned 10.9% over the past one year.

Aziz V. Hamzaogullari is the fund manager and has managed this fund since 2010.

Natixis Vaughan Nelson Value Opportunity A (VNVAX - MF report) seeks long-term capital growth. VNVAX invests in companies having market capitalizations within the capitalization range of the Russell Midcap Value Index. VNVAX may invest in companies with smaller or larger capitalizations. The Natixis Vaughan Nelson Value Opportunity A fund has returned 2% over the past one year.

As of September 2015, VNVAX held 61 issues, with 2.71% of its total assets invested in HCA Holdings Inc.