Neuberger Total Return Bond ETF (NBTR) Performance
NBTR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −1.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.2% total return
- Since first price
- +6.3% since 2024
NBTR trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | NBTR total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.4% | +0.0% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.7% | −1.9% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −2.0% | −4.3% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −1.3% | −4.8% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −1.2% | −6.4% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionDec 18, 2024 | +6.3% | −3.2% | — | — | — |
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: NBTR vs AGG
From Dec 18, 2024: NBTR grew to $10,634, AGG to $10,610.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
NBTR returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+8.1%), worst 2025 (+8.1%). 2026 is year to date.
NBTR annual returns table
| Year | NBTR | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −1.3% | −4.4% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +8.1% | −2.6% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
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.
NBTR risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +2.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.25 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.31 |
| Best month | +2.0% |
| Worst month | −2.8% |
| Best 12 months | +8.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.8% |
| 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.
NBTR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 11 | −1.8% | +5.6% | +8.1% | 82% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
NBTR performance overview
Neuberger Total Return Bond ETF (NBTR) returned −1.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 18, 2024 it has returned +6.3%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: NBTR chart, NBTR dividends, NBTR bond profile. See the NBTR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
NBTR performance FAQ
What is the NBTR return over the past year?
NBTR returned −1.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 6.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in NBTR be worth?
$10,000 invested in NBTR at its first recorded close on December 18, 2024 would be worth about $10,634 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is NBTR?
Over the past history NBTR had an annualized volatility of 3.9% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.25 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).