Neuberger Berman Guardian Inv
- NGUAX
- Price as of: Jan 15, 2021
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$23.52
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- Neuberger Berman
- Share Class
NGUAX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return -0.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 19.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 18.5%
- Net Assets $1.73 B
- Holdings in Top 10 31.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.87%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 49.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Large Growth
NGUAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -0.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 19.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.26%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameNeuberger Berman Guardian Fund
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Fund Family NameNeuberger Berman
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Inception DateJun 01, 1950
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInv
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerCharles Kantor
Fund Description
The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The Portfolio Managers employ a research driven approach to stock selection, with a long term perspective that combines both quantitative analysis and qualitative judgment. Although the fund invests primarily in domestic stocks, it may also invest in stocks of foreign companies.
NGUAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | NGUAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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YTD | -0.7% | -3.8% | 26.8% | 55.06% |
1 Yr | 34.6% | -9.0% | 145.0% | 47.57% |
3 Yr | 19.6%* | -6.6% | 51.8% | 60.14% |
5 Yr | 18.5%* | -6.8% | 39.6% | 46.85% |
10 Yr | 14.0%* | 6.9% | 23.9% | 73.40% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | NGUAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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2020 | 24.8% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 50.80% |
2019 | 28.6% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 24.06% |
2018 | -16.1% | -64.5% | 19.1% | 73.61% |
2017 | 17.1% | -68.7% | 64.3% | 62.90% |
2016 | -3.4% | -56.6% | 15.3% | 69.33% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | NGUAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | -0.7% | -3.8% | 26.8% | 55.06% |
1 Yr | 34.6% | -9.0% | 145.0% | 44.39% |
3 Yr | 19.6%* | -8.4% | 51.8% | 57.23% |
5 Yr | 18.5%* | -7.9% | 39.6% | 44.02% |
10 Yr | 14.0%* | 6.9% | 23.9% | 72.34% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | NGUAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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2020 | 24.8% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 50.80% |
2019 | 28.6% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 24.22% |
2018 | -16.1% | -64.5% | 29.5% | 82.57% |
2017 | 25.3% | -24.8% | 64.3% | 54.80% |
2016 | 9.2% | -56.6% | 17.1% | 8.18% |
NAV & Total Return History
NGUAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
NGUAX | Category Low | Category High | NGUAX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 1.73 B | 10.3 K | 256 B | 46.02% |
Number of Holdings | 82 | 1 | 2373 | 33.26% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 548 M | 378 K | 89.8 B | 52.78% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 31.64% | 10.8% | 100.0% | 87.71% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp 4.69%
- Alphabet Inc A 4.15%
- Amazon.com Inc 4.12%
- Apple Inc 4.08%
- Duck Creek Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares 3.16%
- Facebook Inc A 2.54%
- IHS Markit Ltd 2.47%
- Cc Dnb Holdings Lp Pipe Restri Common Stock 2.36%
- Cc Dnb Holdings Lp Pipe Restri Common Stock 2.36%
- Cc Dnb Holdings Lp Pipe Restri Common Stock 2.36%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | NGUAX % Rank | |
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Stocks | 94.37% | 51.75% | 112.08% | 92.23% |
Preferred Stocks | 2.61% | 0.00% | 1.88% | 0.07% |
Other | 2.34% | -5.20% | 20.00% | 1.19% |
Cash | 0.69% | -12.08% | 48.25% | 47.66% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.90% | 41.28% |
Bonds | 0.00% | -0.73% | 20.94% | 42.83% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | NGUAX % Rank | |
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Technology | 29.73% | 0.00% | 88.51% | 72.09% |
Consumer Cyclical | 13.42% | 0.00% | 41.42% | 68.67% |
Healthcare | 12.34% | 0.00% | 61.09% | 72.53% |
Financial Services | 12.23% | 0.00% | 39.75% | 28.80% |
Communication Services | 12.00% | 0.00% | 68.14% | 54.79% |
Industrials | 9.42% | 0.00% | 29.82% | 13.66% |
Consumer Defense | 5.15% | 0.00% | 19.49% | 17.30% |
Basic Materials | 3.04% | 0.00% | 19.40% | 12.47% |
Utilities | 2.67% | 0.00% | 11.81% | 5.57% |
Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.68% | 86.27% |
Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.96% | 62.21% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | NGUAX % Rank | |
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US | 92.26% | 39.12% | 106.92% | 61.02% |
Non US | 2.11% | 0.00% | 41.45% | 69.27% |
NGUAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
NGUAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Expense Ratio | 0.87% | 0.01% | 23.28% | 61.41% |
Management Fee | 0.76% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 86.59% |
12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Administrative Fee | 0.26% | 0.01% | 1.02% | 94.19% |
Sales Fees
NGUAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Front Load | N/A | 2.25% | 8.50% | N/A |
Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
NGUAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 5.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
NGUAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Turnover | 49.00% | 0.00% | 358.00% | 58.05% |
NGUAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
NGUAX | Category Low | Category High | NGUAX % Rank | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.98% | 42.32% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
NGUAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
NGUAX | Category Low | Category High | NGUAX % Rank | |
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Net Income Ratio | 0.26% | -56.00% | 1.99% | 31.38% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
NGUAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
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Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
Date | Amount |
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Dec 18, 2018 | $0.111 |
Dec 18, 2017 | $0.108 |
Dec 19, 2016 | $0.107 |
Dec 18, 2015 | $0.121 |
Dec 16, 2014 | $0.147 |
Dec 17, 2013 | $0.104 |
Dec 17, 2012 | $0.201 |
Dec 19, 2011 | $0.102 |
Dec 17, 2010 | $0.049 |
Dec 16, 2009 | $0.062 |
Dec 15, 2005 | $0.119 |
Dec 16, 2004 | $0.048 |
Dec 17, 2003 | $0.040 |
Dec 17, 2002 | $0.041 |
Sep 27, 2002 | $0.020 |
Jun 27, 2002 | $0.040 |
Mar 28, 2002 | $0.010 |
Dec 14, 2001 | $0.030 |
Sep 28, 2001 | $0.040 |
Jun 28, 2001 | $0.020 |
Mar 29, 2001 | $0.030 |
Dec 15, 2000 | $0.040 |
Sep 28, 2000 | $0.040 |
Jun 29, 2000 | $0.020 |
Mar 30, 2000 | $0.020 |
Dec 13, 1999 | $0.070 |
Sep 29, 1999 | $0.040 |
Jun 29, 1999 | $0.040 |
Mar 30, 1999 | $0.040 |
Dec 28, 1998 | $0.050 |
Sep 29, 1998 | $0.030 |
Jun 29, 1998 | $0.030 |
Mar 30, 1998 | $0.040 |
Sep 29, 1997 | $0.030 |
Jun 27, 1997 | $0.020 |
Mar 27, 1997 | $0.050 |
Dec 26, 1996 | $0.120 |
Oct 01, 1996 | $0.050 |
Jul 01, 1996 | $0.050 |
Apr 01, 1996 | $0.050 |
Jan 02, 1996 | $0.130 |
Oct 01, 1995 | $0.050 |
Jun 30, 1995 | $0.050 |
Mar 31, 1995 | $0.050 |
Sep 30, 1994 | $0.050 |
Jun 30, 1994 | $0.050 |
Mar 31, 1994 | $0.050 |
NGUAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Charles Kantor
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 15, 2015
5.22
5.2%
Charles C. Kantor, is a Managing Director of Neuberger Berman and Senior Portfolio Manager for the Neuberger Berman Long Short Strategy. He joined the firm in 2000. Prior to joining the firm, Charles was a managing director of Stern Stewart’s Financial Institutions division. There he assisted clients with implementing EVA-based financial management systems. Charles is co-author of “EVA for Banks: Value Creation, Risk Management, and Profitability Measurement,” Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, Spring 1996, and a participant in “Roundtable on Corporate Disclosure,” Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, Fall 2004. In addition, Charles is a regular commentator on CNBC, as well as a contributor to Barron’s. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Economics from the University of Cape Town, South Africa and an MBA (with honors) from Harvard University Graduate School of Business.
Marc Regenbaum
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2017
3.84
3.8%
Marc Regenbaum is a Managing Director of NBIA. Mr. Regenbaum joined the Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC in 2007 and has been an Associate Portfolio Manager of the Portfolio since May 2017. Prior to being named Associate Portfolio Manager, Mr. Regenbaum was a Senior Research Analyst for the Long Short and U.S. Equity Team.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
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0.01 | 53.03 | 7.61 | 1.0 |