- ISIN
- US6412241001
- CUSIP
- 641224100
- Issuer
- Neuberger Berman
- Inception Date
- Sep 27, 1988
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
NBGNX Performance Chart
Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund (NBGNX) is up 9.8% since the beginning of the year. NBGNX is currently trading at $59 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NBGNX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,197.
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Returns By Period
Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund (NBGNX) has returned 9.80% so far this year and 11.89% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NBGNX has returned 9.38% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund
- 1D
- 2.10%
- 1M
- 3.98%
- YTD
- 9.80%
- 6M
- 7.34%
- 1Y
- 11.89%
- 3Y*
- 6.33%
- 5Y*
- 3.67%
- 10Y*
- 9.38%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
NBGNX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 27, 1988, NBGNX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NBGNX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.19% | 2.77% | -6.61% | 6.73% | -1.42% | 3.37% | 9.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.27% | -4.05% | -5.72% | -2.56% | 4.71% | 2.20% | 0.90% | 2.95% | -2.35% | -1.88% | 1.68% | -1.42% | -4.70% |
| 2024 | -2.64% | 4.38% | 3.91% | -5.92% | 4.84% | -1.23% | 9.06% | -0.95% | 1.28% | -2.42% | 9.75% | -9.54% | 9.04% |
| 2023 | 8.46% | -0.93% | -0.43% | -2.51% | -1.85% | 9.47% | 2.45% | -2.68% | -5.20% | -6.62% | 7.25% | 8.94% | 15.57% |
| 2022 | -10.48% | 0.09% | -0.67% | -9.02% | 1.04% | -5.07% | 10.26% | -3.89% | -7.82% | 8.10% | 5.45% | -6.88% | -19.49% |
| 2021 | 0.50% | 5.87% | 0.15% | 2.72% | -1.31% | 0.33% | 3.16% | 1.89% | -4.25% | 6.37% | -2.63% | 4.53% | 18.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.74%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 1988.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (93.64%) than losses (82.65%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.74% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.74%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 93.64%
- Downside Capture
- 82.65%
Expense Ratio
NBGNX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NBGNX ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund (NBGNX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| NBGNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.32 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.57 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.08 | 2.78 | -1.71 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.87 | 12.44 | -9.57 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund provided a 14.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.76 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $8.76 | $8.76 | $1.40 | $1.84 | $6.01 | $8.15 | $2.70 | $3.41 | $5.87 | $8.00 | $6.37 | $9.90 |
Dividend yield | 14.90% | 16.36% | 2.15% | 3.03% | 11.05% | 10.92% | 3.84% | 5.82% | 12.24% | 13.89% | 11.21% | 18.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.76 | $8.76 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $1.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.84 | $1.84 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.01 | $6.01 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.15 | $8.15 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund was 51.75%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 494 trading sessions.
The current Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund drawdown is 6.48%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.75%Mar 2009 | 9mo 6d | 1y 11mo | 2y 8moJun 2008 - Feb 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.53%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 6d | 5mo 8dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
1990 bear market1990 | -31.33%Oct 1990 | 1y 1mo | 7mo 3d | 1y 8moSep 1989 - May 1991 |
1998 bear market1998 | -30.26%Oct 1998 | 12mo | 1y 7mo | 2y 7moOct 1997 - May 2000 |
Bear market2022 | -28.33%Jun 2022 | 7mo 1d | 2y 1mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NBGNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.75% | -56.78% | +5.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.77% | -9.10% | -1.67% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.51% | -18.90% | -8.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.33% | -25.43% | -2.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.53% | -33.92% | -0.61% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.48% | -1.80% | -4.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.15% | -10.71% | +3.56% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.03% | 2.03% | +2.00% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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