- ISIN
- US64128K7515
- CUSIP
- 64128K751
- Issuer
- Neuberger Berman
- Inception Date
- Jul 10, 2003
- Category
- Multisector Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
NSTLX Performance Chart
Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund (NSTLX) is up 0.6% since the beginning of the year. NSTLX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NSTLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,145.
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Returns By Period
Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund (NSTLX) has returned 0.56% so far this year and 6.08% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NSTLX has returned 4.05% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 0.86%
- YTD
- 0.56%
- 6M
- 1.22%
- 1Y
- 6.08%
- 3Y*
- 7.22%
- 5Y*
- 2.75%
- 10Y*
- 4.05%
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%
NSTLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 15, 2003, NSTLX'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 +6.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NSTLX closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 30, 2005 at -8.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.51% | 1.12% | -2.16% | 0.97% | 0.45% | -0.30% | 0.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.84% | 1.75% | -0.14% | 0.18% | 0.67% | 1.87% | -0.04% | 1.56% | 1.04% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.26% | 9.44% |
| 2024 | 0.74% | -1.10% | 1.16% | -1.89% | 1.82% | 0.86% | 2.30% | 1.66% | 1.23% | -1.36% | 1.14% | -0.60% | 6.02% |
| 2023 | 4.49% | -2.13% | 1.53% | 0.70% | -0.76% | 0.58% | 0.86% | -0.38% | -1.86% | -1.68% | 5.32% | 3.28% | 10.07% |
| 2022 | -1.69% | -1.77% | -0.68% | -3.41% | 0.10% | -5.53% | 3.66% | -1.70% | -5.36% | 0.98% | 3.89% | -0.48% | -11.81% |
| 2021 | 0.12% | -0.04% | 0.04% | 1.11% | 0.38% | 0.90% | 0.11% | 0.31% | -0.08% | 0.15% | -1.02% | 0.94% | 2.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.74%, beta of 0.06, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 15, 2003.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (26.89%) than losses (24.71%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.06 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
- 3.74%
- Beta
- 0.06
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 26.89%
- Downside Capture
- 24.71%
Expense Ratio
NSTLX has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NSTLX ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund (NSTLX) 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.
| NSTLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.14 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.89 | 2.78 | -0.89 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.65 | 12.44 | -5.79 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund provided a 5.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.56 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.52 | $0.53 | $0.37 | $0.70 | $0.44 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.41 | $0.38 | $0.43 |
Dividend yield | 5.55% | 5.46% | 5.31% | 5.38% | 3.92% | 6.29% | 3.81% | 4.02% | 4.33% | 3.64% | 3.54% | 4.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Neuberger Berman Strategic Income 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.23 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.56 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.52 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.53 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.37 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.26 | $0.70 |
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. 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 was 19.00%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.
The current Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund drawdown is 1.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -19.00%Mar 2020 | 28d | 3mo 29d | 4mo 27dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -16.65%Oct 2022 | 11mo 14d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -13.82%Oct 2008 | 3y 1mo | 8mo | 3y 9moSep 2005 - Jun 2009 |
2016 pullback2016 | -6.36%Feb 2016 | 10mo 4d | 3mo 23d | 1y 1moApr 2015 - Jun 2016 |
2004 pullback2004 | -5.83%May 2004 | 2mo 1d | 4mo 9d | 6mo 10dMar 2004 - Sep 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NSTLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.00% | -56.78% | +37.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.30% | -9.10% | +5.80% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.85% | -18.90% | +14.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.65% | -25.43% | +8.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.00% | -33.92% | +14.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.06% | -1.80% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.70% | -10.71% | +8.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.93% | 2.03% | -1.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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