- ISIN
- US6412242090
- CUSIP
- 641224209
- Issuer
- Neuberger Berman
- Inception Date
- Jun 1, 1950
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
NGUAX Performance Chart
Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund (NGUAX) is up 5.4% since the beginning of the year. NGUAX is currently trading at $31 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NGUAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,760.
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Returns By Period
Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund (NGUAX) has returned 5.42% so far this year and 18.43% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NGUAX has achieved an annualized return of 16.10%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund
- 1D
- 1.43%
- 1M
- -0.19%
- YTD
- 5.42%
- 6M
- 5.42%
- 1Y
- 18.43%
- 3Y*
- 18.58%
- 5Y*
- 11.97%
- 10Y*
- 16.10%
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%
NGUAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, NGUAX's average daily return is +0.45%, while the average monthly return is +4.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 1991 with a return of +286.8%, while the worst month was Nov 1988 at -70.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, NGUAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 31, 1989 with a return of +279.0%, while the worst single day was Nov 1, 1988 at -69.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.11% | -3.13% | -4.53% | 11.41% | 5.22% | -1.66% | 5.42% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.42% | -3.28% | -8.25% | 2.24% | 8.32% | 5.26% | 3.14% | 0.65% | 2.62% | 2.55% | -0.88% | -1.27% | 14.38% |
| 2024 | 2.56% | 5.66% | 1.11% | -4.90% | 4.46% | 4.82% | -0.91% | 2.62% | 2.49% | -1.15% | 4.63% | 0.66% | 23.80% |
| 2023 | 7.25% | -1.90% | 7.54% | 0.46% | 3.12% | 4.94% | 3.35% | -0.57% | -5.32% | -0.17% | 9.08% | 4.36% | 35.98% |
| 2022 | -6.38% | -4.47% | 2.36% | -8.50% | -2.57% | -5.50% | 9.08% | -3.70% | -9.24% | 4.39% | 4.49% | -5.83% | -24.47% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund has an annualized alpha of 187.22%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1980.
- This fund participated in 110.53% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 104.80% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- 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
- 187.22%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 104.80%
- Downside Capture
- 110.53%
Expense Ratio
NGUAX has an expense ratio of 0.82%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NGUAX ranks 20 for risk / return — in the bottom 20% 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 Guardian Fund (NGUAX) 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.
| NGUAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.75 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.94 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.27 | 2.78 | -1.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.32 | 12.44 | -8.12 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund provided a 11.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.69 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.69 | $3.69 | $1.76 | $1.07 | $1.27 | $2.95 | $1.79 | $1.17 | $1.64 | $1.20 | $1.96 | $1.98 |
Dividend yield | 11.79% | 12.43% | 6.01% | 4.30% | 6.62% | 10.92% | 7.60% | 6.21% | 11.21% | 6.87% | 13.11% | 12.82% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $3.69 | $3.69 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.76 | $1.76 |
| 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 |
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 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 78.07%, occurring on Dec 4, 1987. Recovery took 229 trading sessions.
The current Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund drawdown is 1.91%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Monday1987 | -78.07%Dec 1987 | 8mo 8d | 11mo 2d | 1y 7moMar 1987 - Oct 1988 |
1982 bear market1982 | -73.15%Aug 1982 | 11mo 22d | 2mo 18d | 1y 2moAug 1981 - Oct 1982 |
1986 bear market1986 | -71.67%Dec 1986 | 5mo 26d | 2mo 29d | 8mo 25dJul 1986 - Mar 1987 |
1990 bear market1990 | -71.47%Oct 1990 | 9mo 12d | 2mo 21d | 12mo 3dJan 1990 - Dec 1990 |
1988 bear market1988 | -71.42%Nov 1988 | 15d | 11mo 1d | 11mo 16dNov 1988 - Oct 1989 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NGUAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -78.07% | -56.78% | -21.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.16% | -9.10% | -5.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.89% | -18.90% | -1.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.43% | -25.43% | -3.00% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.99% | -33.92% | +1.93% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.91% | -1.80% | -0.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -31.84% | -10.71% | -21.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.15% | 2.03% | +2.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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