Neuberger Japan Equity ETF (NBJP) Performance
NBJP total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +13.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +18.6% total return
- Since first price
- +42.5% since 2024
NBJP trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | NBJP total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.7% | −1.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.3% | −0.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.6% | +3.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +13.0% | +13.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +18.6% | +15.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionSep 12, 2024 | +42.5% | +38.2% | — | — | — |
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: NBJP vs SPY
From Sep 12, 2024: NBJP grew to $14,248, SPY to $13,949.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
NBJP returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+30.4%), worst 2025 (+30.4%). 2026 is year to date.
NBJP annual returns table
| Year | NBJP | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +13.0% | −14.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +30.4% | −13.1% | +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.
NBJP largest drawdowns
Now 10.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | −14.3% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | 46 days | 3 months |
| Sep 26, 2024 | −13.2% | Apr 7, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | 6 months | 7 months |
| Jun 22, 2026 | −12.7% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 37 days | 4 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
NBJP risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +20.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.97 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.55 |
| Best month | +10.0% |
| Worst month | −10.9% |
| Best 12 months | +51.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +16.9% |
| Positive months | 71% |
| 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.
NBJP rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 14 | +16.9% | +29.7% | +51.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
NBJP performance overview
Neuberger Japan Equity ETF (NBJP) returned +18.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Sep 12, 2024 it has returned +42.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −14.3%, from Feb 12, 2026 to Mar 30, 2026, and it took 42 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 16.2% a year.
Related: NBJP chart, NBJP holdings, NBJP dividends. See the NBJP overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
NBJP performance FAQ
What is the NBJP return over the past year?
NBJP returned +18.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 15.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in NBJP be worth?
$10,000 invested in NBJP at its first recorded close on September 12, 2024 would be worth about $14,248 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of NBJP?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −14.3% between February 12, 2026 and March 30, 2026. It recovered to the old high on May 11, 2026, 42 days after the bottom.
How volatile is NBJP?
Over the past history NBJP had an annualized volatility of 16.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.97 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).