Neuberger Growth ETF (NBGX) Performance
NBGX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +4.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +4.9% total return
- Since first price
- +21.2% since 2024
NBGX trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | NBGX total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.9% | −2.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.5% | +2.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.4% | +4.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +4.7% | +4.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +4.9% | +4.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionDec 19, 2024 | +21.2% | +20.7% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: NBGX vs SPY
From Dec 19, 2024: NBGX grew to $12,124, SPY to $13,266.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
NBGX returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+16.4%), worst 2025 (+16.4%). 2026 is year to date.
NBGX annual returns table
| Year | NBGX | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +4.7% | −13.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +16.4% | −21.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
NBGX largest drawdowns
Now 5.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | −21.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | 53 days | 4 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −14.9% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
NBGX risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +13.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.65 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.15 |
| Best month | +12.2% |
| Worst month | −8.3% |
| Best 12 months | +25.9% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.6% |
| Positive months | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
NBGX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 11 | +2.3% | +11.1% | +25.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
NBGX performance overview
Neuberger Growth ETF (NBGX) returned +4.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 19, 2024 it has returned +21.2%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −21.6%, from Feb 14, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 16.2% a year.
Related: NBGX chart, NBGX holdings, NBGX dividends, NBGX valuation. See the NBGX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
NBGX performance FAQ
What is the NBGX return over the past year?
NBGX returned +4.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in NBGX be worth?
$10,000 invested in NBGX at its first recorded close on December 19, 2024 would be worth about $12,124 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of NBGX?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −21.6% between February 14, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 24, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is NBGX?
Over the past history NBGX had an annualized volatility of 16.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.65 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).