
NBTR is actively managed and mainly invests in a mix of USD-denominated debt securities including government bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed securities. The fund can allocate up to 30% of its assets to below-investment-grade instruments. Portfolio managers actively oversee the portfolio and to evaluate securities, they use internally generated research, proprietary tools, and frameworks, considering both the internal and market outlook. They analyze cash flows, the ability to pay principal and interest, balance sheet composition, and market positioning…
Is NBTR's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

As is the case in seemingly every other year, advisors and investors have a slew of choices when it comes to possible contrarian ideas for 2026.

After a few weeks of speculation that the Federal Reserve won't lower rates in December, expectations have shifted. Odds that the central bank will trim borrowing costs this month have surged to nearly 80% from 40%.

The Federal Reserve has delivered two interest rate cuts this year. And there's significant momentum for actively managed bond ETFs.

ETFs have breathed new life into active management, due in part to the union of fixed income and ETFs. Some fresh faces are contributing to that trend, including the Neuberger Berman Total Return Bond ETF (NBTR).

Signs of U.S. economic struggles continue to grow ahead of September's Federal Reserve interest rate meeting. Many advisors and investors find themselves looking to increase longer duration exposures to their portfolios ahead of potential rate cuts.