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Inception Date
Dec 20, 2007
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

NSTAX Performance Chart

Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund Class A (NSTAX) is up 0.4% since the beginning of the year. NSTAX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NSTAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,115.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund Class A (NSTAX) has returned 0.41% so far this year and 5.69% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NSTAX has returned 3.56% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund Class A

1D
0.10%
1M
0.82%
YTD
0.41%
6M
1.03%
1Y
5.69%
3Y*
6.66%
5Y*
2.20%
10Y*
3.56%

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)

NSTAX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 2007, NSTAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, NSTAX closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 31, 2007 at -5.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.47%1.09%-2.19%0.94%0.42%-0.30%0.41%
20250.81%1.72%-0.17%0.15%0.64%1.83%-0.07%1.52%1.01%0.52%0.52%0.23%9.04%
20240.70%-1.12%1.13%-1.92%1.79%0.83%2.26%1.63%1.20%-1.38%1.11%-0.63%5.64%
20234.45%-2.16%1.50%0.10%-0.80%0.65%0.83%-0.40%-1.88%-2.14%5.28%3.24%8.64%
2022-1.73%-1.81%-0.71%-3.44%0.06%-5.53%3.66%-1.83%-5.26%0.95%3.85%-0.51%-12.06%
20210.08%-0.07%0.00%1.07%0.35%0.86%0.08%0.29%-0.10%0.11%-1.06%0.91%2.55%

Benchmark Metrics

Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 3.84%, beta of 0.05, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 2007.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (25.57%) than losses (24.34%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 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 0.05 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
3.84%
Beta
0.05
0.05
Upside Capture
25.57%
Downside Capture
24.34%

Expense Ratio

NSTAX has a high expense ratio of 0.98%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NSTAX ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% 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.


NSTAX Risk / Return Rank: 3434
Overall Rank
NSTAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3636
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NSTAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 4040
Sortino Ratio Rank
NSTAX Omega Ratio Rank: 3939
Omega Ratio Rank
NSTAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2626
Calmar Ratio Rank
NSTAX Martin Ratio Rank: 2828
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 Strategic Income Fund Class A (NSTAX) 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.


NSTAXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.41

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-0.29

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.37

-0.06

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.77

2.78

-1.01

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

6.12

12.44

-6.32

Dividends

Dividend History

Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund Class A provided a 5.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%5.50%6.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.60$0.7020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.52$0.52$0.49$0.41$0.34$0.66$0.40$0.40$0.41$0.36$0.34$0.38

Dividend yield

5.18%5.10%4.95%4.14%3.60%5.90%3.44%3.62%3.94%3.23%3.14%3.64%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.00$0.21
2025$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.05$0.52
2024$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.05$0.49
2023$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.04$0.41
2022$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.05$0.05$0.04$0.34
2021$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.26$0.66

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 Strategic Income Fund Class A. 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 Strategic Income Fund Class A was 19.01%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.

The current Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund Class A drawdown is 1.15%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-19.01%Mar 2020
28d3mo 29d
4mo 27dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-16.86%Oct 2022
11mo 14d1y 10mo
2y 9moNov 2021 - Aug 2024
Financial crisis2007–2009
-12.95%Oct 2008
10mo 2d6mo 24d
1y 4moDec 2007 - May 2009
2016 pullback2016
-6.69%Feb 2016
10mo 4d3mo 28d
1y 1moApr 2015 - Jun 2016
2013 pullback2013
-5.30%Aug 2013
3mo 20d6mo 16d
10mo 6dMay 2013 - Mar 2014

Drawdown Indicators


NSTAXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-19.01%

-56.78%

+37.77%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-3.29%

-9.10%

+5.81%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-4.91%

-18.90%

+13.99%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-16.86%

-25.43%

+8.57%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-19.01%

-33.92%

+14.91%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-1.15%

-1.80%

+0.65%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-2.45%

-10.71%

+8.26%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.95%

2.03%

-1.08%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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