Neuberger Berman High Income Bond Fund C Class (NHICX)
| Fund Assets | 478.48M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.87% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 77.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.43% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.72% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 7.76 |
| YTD Return | 0.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.01% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.03 |
| 52-Week High | 7.77 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 506 |
| Inception Date | May 27, 2009 |
About NHICX
Neuberger Berman High Income Bond Fund C Class is a mutual fund that primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated high-yield bonds, known as junk bonds, rated below investment grade or of comparable quality. Its main objective is to deliver high total return while prioritizing capital preservation through strategies that mitigate downside risk and participate in upside potential. The fund employs disciplined credit analysis, industry and quality rotation, and relative value assessment, supported by portfolio managers averaging 23 years of experience. It typically maintains a weighted average maturity of 5 to 10 years and duration around 3.28 years, with allocations including bank loans at about 3.29%. Credit quality skews toward BB (41.45%) and B ratings (38.52%), focusing on corporate debt across various sectors. Class C shares feature a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) that reduces to 0% after one year and a net expense ratio of 1.87%. In the high-yield bond category, it plays a key role by offering income generation amid credit cycles, benchmarked against the ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index.
Performance
NHICX had a total return of 7.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.37%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGRMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FGTMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class I | 0.92% |
| FGSMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class C | 1.92% |
| FGUMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class Z | 0.82% |
| FAHCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Capital & Income Fund - Class I | 0.93% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03402 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03384 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03437 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03521 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03572 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03617 | Aug 29, 2025 |