Neuberger Berman Focus Fund (NBSSX)
The fund invests in a concentrated portfolio, consisting mainly of common stocks of companies of any size that are selected using a fundamental, research driven approach. It typically holds a limited number of stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including companies in emerging markets. Because of this, the fund may at times be substantially over- and under-weighted in certain economic sectors.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US6412245069 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 641224506 |
| Issuer | Neuberger Berman |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 1955 |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
NBSSX features an expense ratio of 0.89%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Neuberger Berman Focus Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Neuberger Berman Focus Fund had a return of 17.94% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.89% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Neuberger Berman Focus Fund had an annualized return of 8.54%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.85%, indicating that Neuberger Berman Focus Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 17.94% | 17.79% |
| 1 month | 0.68% | 0.18% |
| 6 months | 5.84% | 7.53% |
| 1 year | 27.89% | 26.42% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 9.77% | 13.48% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.54% | 10.85% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NBSSX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.08% | 5.04% | 2.47% | -4.39% | 4.75% | 2.98% | -0.21% | 3.53% | 17.94% | ||||
| 2023 | 8.30% | -1.54% | 3.82% | 1.86% | -1.39% | 5.04% | 1.39% | -2.32% | -4.80% | -1.56% | 9.75% | 4.00% | 23.73% |
| 2022 | -12.00% | -4.38% | 0.88% | -10.43% | -1.98% | -9.04% | 8.56% | -3.96% | -9.20% | 5.90% | 5.57% | -4.86% | -31.74% |
| 2021 | -2.42% | 4.37% | 0.89% | 6.12% | 1.11% | 3.51% | 2.39% | 3.45% | -6.14% | 6.93% | -1.99% | 0.81% | 19.85% |
| 2020 | 0.63% | -5.35% | -13.72% | 10.84% | 7.57% | 3.23% | 5.87% | 6.36% | -1.11% | -3.80% | 9.76% | 4.64% | 24.45% |
| 2019 | 9.32% | 3.79% | -0.08% | 4.69% | -6.41% | 5.19% | 1.31% | -2.09% | 1.98% | 2.13% | 3.36% | 3.00% | 28.50% |
| 2018 | 6.60% | -4.77% | -2.04% | 0.23% | 0.34% | 2.00% | 3.77% | 2.17% | 0.24% | -8.17% | 2.42% | -10.77% | -9.02% |
| 2017 | 3.28% | 2.49% | 1.18% | 2.52% | 0.34% | 2.00% | 1.63% | -0.04% | 1.35% | 0.50% | 1.36% | 1.31% | 19.39% |
| 2016 | -7.50% | -1.93% | 7.86% | 1.20% | 3.31% | -1.66% | 3.87% | 0.08% | 0.93% | -3.07% | 2.69% | 1.81% | 6.96% |
| 2015 | -4.36% | 6.17% | -0.30% | 1.30% | 1.51% | -2.04% | 1.97% | -5.53% | -4.36% | 8.55% | -0.26% | -1.55% | 0.12% |
| 2014 | -3.01% | 5.01% | 1.21% | -0.99% | 2.74% | 2.21% | -2.06% | 2.90% | -1.98% | 0.79% | 2.86% | 0.58% | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 5.14% | 3.33% | 2.73% | 0.52% | 2.92% | -0.92% | 5.23% | -0.92% | 3.42% | 3.95% | 2.70% | 2.90% | 35.53% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NBSSX is 63, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Neuberger Berman Focus Fund (NBSSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Neuberger Berman Focus Fund granted a 0.50% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.15 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.01 | $5.77 | $1.60 | $3.23 | $2.02 | $2.21 | $2.31 | $1.28 | $4.38 | $2.88 |
Dividend yield | 0.50% | 0.59% | 0.05% | 19.35% | 5.37% | 12.78% | 9.08% | 8.32% | 9.59% | 5.18% | 16.91% | 10.44% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Neuberger Berman Focus 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.77 | $5.77 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $1.60 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.23 | $3.23 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.02 | $2.02 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.21 | $2.21 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.31 | $2.31 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $1.28 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.38 | $4.38 |
| 2013 | $2.88 | $2.88 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Neuberger Berman Focus 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 Focus Fund was 61.33%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 862 trading sessions.
The current Neuberger Berman Focus Fund drawdown is 6.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.33% | Jan 31, 2001 | 424 | Oct 9, 2002 | 862 | Mar 14, 2006 | 1286 |
| -52.48% | Dec 27, 2007 | 245 | Dec 15, 2008 | 938 | Sep 6, 2012 | 1183 |
| -45.67% | Oct 15, 1997 | 248 | Oct 8, 1998 | 148 | May 12, 1999 | 396 |
| -40.77% | Nov 19, 2021 | 227 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -40.5% | Aug 12, 1987 | 81 | Dec 4, 1987 | 1276 | Dec 18, 1992 | 1357 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Neuberger Berman Focus Fund volatility is 4.04%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.