Neuberger Berman Total Return Bond ETF

NBTR

Market cap $53.6M

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%.

ETFs are heading for another record year of inflows. Fixed income funds are playing significant parts in that influx of capital.

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.

The Federal Reserve continues to mull interest rate policy. So it's still an excellent time for fixed income investors to capture yields in the higher-for-longer rate environment.

The recent downgrade of U.S. debt may have investors skittish about safe haven Treasuries. To curb these thoughts, one strategy fixed income investors can implement is to diversify their bond exposure.

Tariffs continue to confound investors, including those in the fixed income market. Because that's where the need to diversify becomes more imperative.

NEW YORK , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, is pleased to announce the launch of two new actively managed ETFs: Neuberger Berman Total Return Bond ETF  (NYSE: NBTR) and Neuberger Berman Growth ETF  (NYSE: NBGX). The new Neuberger Berman Total Return Bond ETF is a Core-plus fixed income portfolio seeking to outperform its benchmark over market cycles, driven by multiple potential alpha sources: Dynamic & Diverse Sector Allocations Utilize a broad opportunity set of fixed income sectors—not limited to benchmark sectors.