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ISIN
US64128K8430
CUSIP
64128K843
Inception Date
Jul 8, 1987
Min. Investment
$2,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

NMUIX Performance Chart

Neuberger Berman Municipal Intermediate Bond Fund (NMUIX) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. NMUIX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NMUIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,038.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Neuberger Berman Municipal Intermediate Bond Fund (NMUIX) has returned 1.60% so far this year and 5.79% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NMUIX has returned 1.74% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


Neuberger Berman Municipal Intermediate Bond Fund

1D
0.00%
1M
1.34%
YTD
1.60%
6M
1.93%
1Y
5.79%
3Y*
4.02%
5Y*
0.74%
10Y*
1.74%

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)

NMUIX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 9, 1987, NMUIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.7 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -4.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, NMUIX closed higher 35% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -2.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.86%1.14%-1.80%0.80%0.43%0.18%1.60%
20250.73%1.21%-1.07%-0.15%0.15%0.80%0.05%0.61%1.71%0.78%0.24%0.15%5.31%
2024-0.06%0.04%-0.06%-1.06%-0.32%1.45%0.87%0.96%0.96%-1.39%1.66%-0.81%2.19%
20232.70%-1.98%1.78%0.02%-0.81%0.77%0.20%-1.01%-2.10%-1.05%4.66%2.06%5.14%
2022-2.83%-0.60%-3.02%-2.59%0.89%-1.63%2.39%-1.99%-3.58%-0.58%3.45%0.01%-9.87%
20210.80%-1.48%0.55%0.81%0.48%0.23%0.72%-0.42%-0.75%-0.35%0.81%0.07%1.46%

Benchmark Metrics

Neuberger Berman Municipal Intermediate Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.69%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 09, 1987.

  • This fund captured 11.70% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -1.42%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • Beta of 0.00 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
3.69%
Beta
0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
11.70%
Downside Capture
-1.42%

Expense Ratio

NMUIX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NMUIX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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.


NMUIX Risk / Return Rank: 7272
Overall Rank
NMUIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8989
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NMUIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 9292
Sortino Ratio Rank
NMUIX Omega Ratio Rank: 9595
Omega Ratio Rank
NMUIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4545
Calmar Ratio Rank
NMUIX Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
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 Municipal Intermediate Bond Fund (NMUIX) 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.


NMUIXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

+0.67

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

+1.49

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.74

1.37

+0.37

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.44

2.78

-0.35

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

8.27

12.44

-4.17

Dividends

Dividend History

Neuberger Berman Municipal Intermediate Bond Fund provided a 2.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.32$0.42$0.35$0.22$0.17$0.29$0.28$0.34$0.28$0.27$0.31$0.30

Dividend yield

2.87%3.75%3.17%2.03%1.58%2.37%2.32%2.80%2.38%2.31%2.65%2.54%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Neuberger Berman Municipal Intermediate 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$0.14
2025$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.42
2024$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.05$0.05$0.35
2023$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.22
2022$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.17
2021$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.09$0.29

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 Municipal Intermediate 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 Municipal Intermediate Bond Fund was 13.85%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 721 trading sessions.

The current Neuberger Berman Municipal Intermediate Bond Fund drawdown is 0.41%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-13.85%Oct 2022
1y 2mo2y 10mo
4y 1moAug 2021 - Sep 2025
COVID crash2020
-11.69%Mar 2020
10d8mo 26d
9mo 6dMar 2020 - Dec 2020
Financial crisis2007–2009
-9.02%Oct 2008
8mo 25d3mo
11mo 25dJan 2008 - Jan 2009
1994 pullback1994
-6.88%Nov 1994
9mo 24d3mo 8d
1y 27dFeb 1994 - Feb 1995
2013 pullback2013
-6.35%Sep 2013
4mo 5d7mo 13d
11mo 18dMay 2013 - Apr 2014

Drawdown Indicators


NMUIXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-13.85%

-56.78%

+42.93%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-2.40%

-9.10%

+6.70%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-4.44%

-18.90%

+14.46%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-13.85%

-25.43%

+11.58%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-13.85%

-33.92%

+20.07%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.41%

-1.80%

+1.39%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-1.62%

-10.71%

+9.09%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.70%

2.03%

-1.33%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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