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ISIN
US64128K4058
CUSIP
64128K405
Inception Date
Sep 29, 1995
Min. Investment
$1,000,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

NCRLX Performance Chart

Neuberger Berman Core Bond Fund (NCRLX) is up 0.4% since the beginning of the year. NCRLX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NCRLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $993.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Neuberger Berman Core Bond Fund (NCRLX) has returned 0.39% so far this year and 4.88% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NCRLX has returned 1.85% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


Neuberger Berman Core Bond Fund

1D
0.23%
1M
0.82%
YTD
0.39%
6M
0.74%
1Y
4.88%
3Y*
4.22%
5Y*
-0.14%
10Y*
1.85%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

NCRLX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 4, 1995, NCRLX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 30.4 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, NCRLX closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 29, 2003 at -4.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.38%1.49%-1.85%0.26%0.25%-0.11%0.39%
20250.62%2.10%-0.06%0.28%-0.52%1.54%-0.17%1.42%1.06%0.49%0.61%-0.32%7.24%
20240.06%-1.42%0.84%-2.34%1.80%0.98%2.22%1.39%1.48%-2.60%1.17%-1.54%1.90%
20233.63%-2.64%2.51%0.58%-1.09%-0.42%-0.10%-0.66%-2.50%-2.12%4.88%3.85%5.69%
2022-2.07%-1.24%-2.53%-4.01%0.57%-2.21%2.26%-2.61%-5.09%-1.28%3.84%-0.68%-14.36%
2021-0.44%-1.36%-0.91%0.79%0.20%0.77%0.95%-0.17%-0.65%-0.10%0.12%-0.27%-1.07%

Benchmark Metrics

Neuberger Berman Core Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.42%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 04, 1995.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (9.80%) than losses (5.64%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
  • R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
2.42%
Beta
-0.01
0.00
Upside Capture
9.80%
Downside Capture
5.64%

Expense Ratio

NCRLX has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NCRLX 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.


NCRLX Risk / Return Rank: 2121
Overall Rank
NCRLX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2121
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NCRLX Sortino Ratio Rank: 2323
Sortino Ratio Rank
NCRLX Omega Ratio Rank: 1919
Omega Ratio Rank
NCRLX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2323
Calmar Ratio Rank
NCRLX Martin Ratio Rank: 2020
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Neuberger Berman Core Bond Fund (NCRLX) 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.


NCRLXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.80

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-0.91

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.21

1.37

-0.15

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.67

2.78

-1.11

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

4.74

12.44

-7.70

Dividends

Dividend History

Neuberger Berman Core Bond Fund provided a 4.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.41 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.41$0.42$0.42$0.35$0.23$0.26$0.52$0.35$0.30$0.29$0.34$0.32

Dividend yield

4.70%4.68%4.76%3.90%2.63%2.47%4.76%3.37%3.00%2.80%3.37%3.15%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Neuberger Berman Core Bond Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.16
2025$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.42
2024$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.42
2023$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.04$0.03$0.35
2022$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.23
2021$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.26

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 Core Bond 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 Core Bond Fund was 19.21%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Neuberger Berman Core Bond Fund drawdown is 1.94%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-19.21%Oct 2022
1y 2mo
4y 10moAug 2021 - now
Financial crisis2007–2009
-13.58%Nov 2008
10mo 1d7mo 5d
1y 5moJan 2008 - Jun 2009
Dot-com crash2000–2002
-11.36%May 2000
1y 7mo2y 7mo
4y 2moOct 1998 - Dec 2002
2006 correction2006
-10.72%Jun 2006
3y 13d1y 6mo
4y 7moJun 2003 - Jan 2008
COVID crash2020
-8.78%Mar 2020
10d2mo 11d
2mo 21dMar 2020 - May 2020

Drawdown Indicators


NCRLXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-19.21%

-56.78%

+37.57%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-2.93%

-9.10%

+6.17%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-6.39%

-18.90%

+12.51%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-19.21%

-25.43%

+6.22%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-19.21%

-33.92%

+14.71%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-1.94%

-1.80%

-0.14%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-3.81%

-10.71%

+6.90%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.03%

2.03%

-1.00%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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