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Neuberger Berman MLP (NML)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

ISIN
US64129H1041
CUSIP
64129H104
Inception Date
Mar 26, 2013
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Value

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Neuberger Berman MLP, 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Neuberger Berman MLP (NML) has returned 25.95% so far this year and 26.49% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NML has achieved an annualized return of 12.90%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Neuberger Berman MLP

1D
-0.19%
1M
3.44%
YTD
25.95%
6M
25.36%
1Y
26.49%
3Y*
27.91%
5Y*
28.84%
10Y*
12.90%

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

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 2013, NML's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +52.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -65.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, NML closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +30.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -32.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202611.21%9.49%3.44%25.95%
20253.95%-1.23%1.22%-8.46%4.97%6.20%-2.02%0.34%0.56%-5.17%6.69%-1.63%4.36%
2024-1.92%4.53%7.22%0.11%6.54%4.15%1.11%1.62%1.97%1.68%14.76%-5.85%40.55%
20239.76%-0.85%-7.02%1.64%-4.85%11.25%4.52%0.24%-2.15%-6.00%8.77%0.44%14.61%
20226.61%5.88%9.85%-0.32%8.19%-12.77%15.23%3.96%-14.01%13.63%4.38%-6.86%32.75%
20216.89%9.33%7.79%7.75%6.77%4.46%-4.08%0.55%3.27%9.26%-6.24%4.72%61.76%

Benchmark Metrics

Neuberger Berman MLP has an annualized alpha of -3.70%, beta of 1.06, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 2013.

  • This fund participated in 139.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.77% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.25 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
-3.70%
Beta
1.06
0.25
Upside Capture
97.77%
Downside Capture
139.00%

Expense Ratio

NML has a high expense ratio of 2.72%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NML ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


NML Risk / Return Rank: 6464
Overall Rank
NML Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6868
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NML Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
NML Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
NML Calmar Ratio Rank: 7070
Calmar Ratio Rank
NML Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
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 MLP (NML) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NMLBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.22

0.90

+0.33

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.60

1.39

+0.22

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.66

1.40

+0.26

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.64

6.61

-0.96

Explore NML 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 MLP provided a 6.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.70 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.


4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%16.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.70$0.70$0.70$0.70$0.28$0.19$0.28$0.66$0.66$0.66$0.81$1.26

Dividend yield

6.67%8.24%7.94%10.19%4.26%3.54%8.33%9.76%9.87%7.04%8.63%15.44%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.18
2025$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.70
2024$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.70
2023$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.06$0.70
2022$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.06$0.28
2021$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.19

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 MLP. 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 MLP was 90.48%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1470 trading sessions.

The current Neuberger Berman MLP drawdown is 0.66%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-90.48%Oct 6, 20141372Mar 18, 20201470Jan 23, 20262842
-16.88%Apr 24, 2013162Dec 11, 2013138Jul 1, 2014300
-4.84%Jul 23, 20147Jul 31, 20147Aug 11, 201414
-4.82%Sep 3, 201415Sep 23, 20145Sep 30, 201420
-3.38%Mar 3, 20266Mar 10, 202611Mar 25, 202617

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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