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Performance
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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.
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Returns By Period
Neuberger Berman Focus Fund (NBSSX) has returned -11.03% so far this year and 11.17% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NBSSX has returned 9.61% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
Neuberger Berman Focus Fund
- 1D
- -0.23%
- 1M
- -10.20%
- YTD
- -11.03%
- 6M
- -9.02%
- 1Y
- 11.17%
- 3Y*
- 13.65%
- 5Y*
- 5.29%
- 10Y*
- 9.61%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, NBSSX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2002 with a return of +18.3%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -25.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NBSSX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Sep 30, 1987 at -15.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.18% | -1.10% | -10.20% | -11.03% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 5.56% | -0.47% | -7.55% | 0.95% | 7.15% | 8.27% | 1.79% | -0.03% | 2.53% | 3.19% | -1.61% | 0.72% | 21.36% |
| 2024 | 3.08% | 5.04% | 2.47% | -4.39% | 4.75% | 2.98% | -0.21% | 3.53% | 2.13% | -1.06% | 4.38% | -2.45% | 21.64% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Neuberger Berman Focus Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.98%, beta of 1.02, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1980.
- This fund participated in 116.21% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 110.41% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.02 and R² of 0.78, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.98%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 110.41%
- Downside Capture
- 116.21%
Expense Ratio
NBSSX has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NBSSX ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Neuberger Berman Focus Fund (NBSSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| NBSSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.58 | 0.90 | -0.31 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.95 | 1.39 | -0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.21 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.60 | 1.40 | -0.80 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.22 | 6.61 | -4.39 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore NBSSX risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
Neuberger Berman Focus Fund provided a 11.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.28 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.28 | $3.28 | $0.06 | $0.15 | $0.01 | $5.77 | $1.60 | $3.23 | $2.02 | $2.21 | $2.31 | $1.28 |
Dividend yield | 11.00% | 9.78% | 0.19% | 0.59% | 0.05% | 19.35% | 5.37% | 12.78% | 9.08% | 8.32% | 9.59% | 5.18% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $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 | $3.28 | $3.28 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 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 |
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 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 61.56%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 894 trading sessions.
The current Neuberger Berman Focus Fund drawdown is 12.61%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.56% | Jan 31, 2001 | 423 | Oct 9, 2002 | 894 | Apr 28, 2006 | 1317 |
| -55.38% | Jul 20, 2007 | 412 | Mar 9, 2009 | 975 | Jan 22, 2013 | 1387 |
| -42.92% | Jul 17, 1998 | 59 | Oct 8, 1998 | 62 | Jan 7, 1999 | 121 |
| -42.58% | Dec 1, 1980 | 430 | Aug 12, 1982 | 2150 | Feb 11, 1991 | 2580 |
| -40.77% | Nov 19, 2021 | 227 | Oct 14, 2022 | 536 | Dec 3, 2024 | 763 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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