Neuberger Berman Dividend Growth Fund C Class (NDGCX)
Fund Assets | 105.40M |
Expense Ratio | 1.81% |
Min. Investment | $1,000 |
Turnover | 18.00% |
Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
Dividend Growth | 8.78% |
Payout Frequency | Annual |
Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
Previous Close | 23.79 |
YTD Return | 13.47% |
1-Year Return | 14.21% |
5-Year Return | 94.34% |
52-Week Low | 18.43 |
52-Week High | 23.88 |
Beta (5Y) | n/a |
Holdings | 60 |
Inception Date | Dec 15, 2015 |
About NDGCX
Neuberger Berman Dividend Growth Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to pursue both long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities, with a focus on companies exhibiting consistent dividend growth and strong underlying business models. Its portfolio is typically composed of a diversified blend of dividend champions, initiators, and accelerators, aiming to balance income generation with capital growth. The management team employs a bottom-up, value-oriented approach, targeting firms with robust cash flows that can fund both ongoing business expansion and regular dividend payments. The fund strives to deliver returns that are competitive with its benchmark, the S&P 500, by emphasizing quality and financial strength within its holdings. Since its inception in 2015, the fund has played a significant role for investors seeking a combination of dividend income and potential for appreciation within the context of a diversified equity portfolio. Expense ratios and yields are monitored closely, with the Class C shares specifically providing an option for those interested in minimizing initial sales charges while accessing the fund’s dividend growth strategy.
Performance
NDGCX had a total return of 14.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.50%.
Top 10 Holdings
37.34% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
Siemens Energy AG | SMNEY | 8.26% |
Amphenol Corporation | APH | 4.52% |
Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.23% |
Analog Devices, Inc. | ADI | 3.18% |
Compagnie Financière Richemont SA | CFR | 2.96% |
Electronic Arts Inc. | EA | 2.94% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.92% |
The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 2.88% |
Applied Materials, Inc. | AMAT | 2.72% |
Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.72% |
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
Dec 17, 2024 | $0.3669 | Dec 18, 2024 |
Dec 18, 2023 | $0.3373 | Dec 19, 2023 |
Dec 16, 2022 | $0.5058 | Dec 19, 2022 |
Dec 15, 2021 | $0.5278 | Dec 16, 2021 |
Dec 14, 2020 | $0.0535 | Dec 15, 2020 |
Dec 16, 2019 | $0.0325 | Dec 17, 2019 |