Investment objective & strategy
As of Dec. 13, 2024 · prospectusObjective. The Fund seeks long term capital appreciation and current income.
Strategy. To pursue its goal, the Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities that pay dividends. The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. Although the Fund invests primarily in domestic securities, it may also invest in securities of foreign companies, including companies in emerging markets. The Fund mainly invests in common stocks but may invest up to 10% of its net assets in master limited partnerships (MLPs) and up to 10% of its net assets in convertible securities. The Fund may invest in convertible securities that are rated below investment grade (commonly known as junk bonds) or, if unrated, are determined by the Portfolio Managers to be of comparable quality. The Portfolio … To pursue its goal, the Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities that pay dividends. The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. Although the Fund invests primarily in domestic securities, it may also invest in securities of foreign companies, including companies in emerging markets. The Fund mainly invests in common stocks but may invest up to 10% of its net assets in master limited partnerships (MLPs) and up to 10% of its net assets in convertible securities. The Fund may invest in convertible securities that are rated below investment grade (commonly known as junk bonds) or, if unrated, are determined by the Portfolio Managers to be of comparable quality. The Portfolio Managers use bottom-up, fundamental security analysis to identify companies that they believe have sustainable and growing dividends, and ideally seek to buy them when they appear temporarily out-of-favor or undervalued by the market. The price of the companys securities in relation to its cash flow, earnings, dividends, book value and asset value, both historical and prospective, are key determinants in the security selection process. Emphasis is also placed on identifying companies undergoing changes that the Portfolio Managers believe will enhance shareholder value in the future, including changes in operations, management, capital allocation, strategies and product offerings. The Fund may also invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs). The Portfolio Managers follow a disciplined selling strategy and may sell a security when it reaches a target price, if a companys business fails to perform as expected, when other opportunities appear more attractive or when the Portfolio Managers believe the holding has grown too large relative to the rest of the portfolio. The Fund will not change its strategy of normally investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities that pay dividends, without providing shareholders at least 60 days notice. This test is applied at the time the Fund invests; later percentage changes caused by a change in Fund assets, market values or company circumstances will not require the Fund to dispose of a holding.
Top holdings
As of Aug. 31, 2025 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | — | $8.06M | 7.06% |
| AMPHENOL CORPORATION CL A | — | $5.77M | 5.06% |
| MICROSOFT CORP | — | $4.90M | 4.30% |
| ANALOG DEVICES INC | — | $3.94M | 3.45% |
| ELECTRONIC ARTS INC | — | $3.71M | 3.25% |
| JPMORGAN CHASE and CO | — | $3.51M | 3.08% |
| APPLE INC | — | $3.31M | 2.90% |
| SCHWAB CHARLES CORP | — | $3.30M | 2.89% |
| WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP | — | $3.05M | 2.68% |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC | — | $2.94M | 2.58% |
Portfolio moves
May 31, 2025 → Aug 31, 2025How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
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Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of December 13, 2024, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of August 31, 2025, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2024, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2024 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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