Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund (NGUAX)
The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The Portfolio Managers employ a research driven approach to stock selection, with a long term perspective that combines both quantitative analysis and qualitative judgment. Although the fund invests primarily in domestic stocks, it may also invest in stocks of foreign companies.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US6412242090 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 641224209 |
| Issuer | Neuberger Berman |
| Inception Date | Jun 1, 1950 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
NGUAX features an expense ratio of 0.82%, 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 Guardian 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 Guardian Fund had a return of 16.70% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.78% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund had an annualized return of 13.35%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.88%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 16.70% | 18.13% |
| 1 month | 1.29% | 1.45% |
| 6 months | 7.17% | 8.81% |
| 1 year | 27.78% | 26.52% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 17.31% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 13.35% | 10.88% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NGUAX, 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 | 2.56% | 5.66% | 1.11% | -4.90% | 4.46% | 4.82% | -0.91% | 2.62% | 16.70% | ||||
| 2023 | 7.25% | -1.90% | 7.54% | 0.46% | 3.12% | 4.94% | 3.35% | -0.57% | -5.32% | -0.17% | 9.08% | 4.54% | 36.23% |
| 2022 | -6.38% | -4.47% | 2.36% | -8.50% | -2.57% | -5.50% | 9.08% | -3.70% | -9.24% | 4.38% | 4.49% | -5.27% | -24.02% |
| 2021 | -1.15% | 1.03% | 4.25% | 5.88% | -0.19% | 5.91% | 2.99% | 4.00% | -4.90% | 7.09% | -3.07% | 3.44% | 27.43% |
| 2020 | 3.23% | -5.75% | -12.37% | 13.87% | 6.17% | 3.55% | 4.97% | 10.65% | -2.61% | -2.02% | 10.00% | 3.42% | 34.56% |
| 2019 | 7.70% | 2.98% | 3.38% | 5.29% | -6.16% | 7.04% | 2.75% | 0.05% | 0.77% | 2.55% | 2.96% | 3.04% | 36.69% |
| 2018 | 5.60% | -3.63% | -2.02% | 0.46% | 2.80% | 1.17% | 3.73% | 3.28% | 0.31% | -8.32% | 1.28% | -10.69% | -7.16% |
| 2017 | 2.08% | 4.27% | 0.19% | 2.64% | 1.41% | 1.21% | 1.25% | 0.82% | 2.04% | 1.60% | 3.89% | 1.43% | 25.28% |
| 2016 | -5.11% | 0.20% | 7.15% | 0.06% | 1.84% | -0.94% | 4.41% | -0.84% | 0.24% | -2.00% | 2.78% | 1.58% | 9.20% |
| 2015 | -2.78% | 4.77% | -1.50% | 0.05% | 0.98% | -2.69% | 0.72% | -5.88% | -2.98% | 6.86% | -0.11% | -1.82% | -4.93% |
| 2014 | -6.14% | 5.77% | 0.52% | -0.26% | 1.50% | 2.65% | -2.04% | 3.71% | -0.34% | 1.28% | 2.81% | -0.11% | 9.21% |
| 2013 | 6.98% | 3.69% | 3.26% | -0.11% | 2.43% | -0.50% | 5.27% | -2.16% | 5.17% | 4.04% | 2.36% | 3.36% | 39.04% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NGUAX is 62, 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 Guardian Fund (NGUAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund granted a 3.69% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.07 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.07 | $1.07 | $1.27 | $2.95 | $1.79 | $1.17 | $1.64 | $1.20 | $1.96 | $1.98 | $2.77 | $2.02 |
Dividend yield | 3.69% | 4.30% | 6.62% | 10.92% | 7.60% | 6.21% | 11.21% | 6.87% | 13.11% | 12.82% | 15.15% | 10.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Neuberger Berman Guardian 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 | $1.07 | $1.07 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.27 | $1.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.95 | $2.95 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.79 | $1.79 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.17 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.64 | $1.64 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.96 | $1.96 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.98 | $1.98 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.77 | $2.77 |
| 2013 | $2.02 | $2.02 |
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 Guardian 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 Guardian Fund was 79.34%, occurring on Dec 4, 1987. Recovery took 1140 trading sessions.
The current Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund drawdown is 0.41%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -79.34% | Sep 8, 1987 | 64 | Dec 4, 1987 | 1140 | Apr 17, 1992 | 1204 |
| -72.07% | Sep 2, 1986 | 87 | Dec 31, 1986 | 132 | Jul 3, 1987 | 219 |
| -68.53% | Jul 7, 1986 | 23 | Aug 6, 1986 | 18 | Sep 1, 1986 | 41 |
| -68.27% | Dec 28, 1992 | 10 | Jan 8, 1993 | 3534 | Oct 26, 2006 | 3544 |
| -68.05% | May 26, 1992 | 18 | Jun 18, 1992 | 57 | Sep 7, 1992 | 75 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund volatility is 4.78%, 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.