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The performance quoted represents past performance, which is no indication of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Returns shown at net asset value have all distributions reinvested. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, on any given day or when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Therefore, there can be no assurance of future results.
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% at Net Asset Value (NAV) % at Max Offering Price (MOP)  
Domestic Equity Funds YTD Ret. %
(02/03/2012)		 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since
Incept.		 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since
Incept.		 Incept.
Date
Exp. Ratio
Gross Net
Affiliated Fund (A)  6
8.63 -4.97    16.01    -3.02    2.35    10.77 -10.40    13.73    -4.16    1.75    10.66 05/14/1934
0.84 N/A
Calibrated Large Cap Value Fund (A)  26
 New Fund
8.89 -    -    -    -    4.77 -    -    -    -    -1.25 12/29/2011
1.29 0.75
Calibrated Mid Cap Value Fund (A)  27
 New Fund
9.02 -    -    -    -    5.36 -    -    -    -    -0.69 12/29/2011
1.27 0.85
Capital Structure Fund (A)  21
7.61 2.31    15.17    1.74    5.77    5.61 -3.60    12.94    0.55    5.15    4.99 12/27/2001
1.30 N/A
Classic Stock Fund (A)  3
9.52 -3.82    15.27    0.96    3.82    9.17 -9.34    13.02    -0.23    3.21    8.84 06/03/1992
1.29 0.98
Developing Growth Fund (A)  23
9.26 2.27    29.06    7.25    7.17    10.26 -3.63    26.54    5.99    6.54    10.09 10/10/1973
1.09 N/A
Fundamental Equity Fund (A)  1
8.67 -1.29    17.61    2.64    6.25    9.33 -6.98    15.32    1.43    5.63    8.92 07/15/1996
1.09 N/A
Growth Leaders Fund (A)  25
 New Fund
7.74 -    -    -    -    -5.08 -    -    -    -    -10.55 06/30/2011
3.04 0.85
Growth Opportunities Fund (A)  2
14.02 -3.71    22.82    4.89    5.44    9.18 -9.24    20.43    3.66    4.82    8.79 08/01/1995
1.41 N/A
Large Cap Value Fund (A)  
8.80 -5.80    15.45    -3.16    -    3.59 -11.18    13.19    -4.30    -    2.88 06/30/2003
1.20 N/A
Mid Cap Value Fund (A)  17
8.94 -1.65    21.00    -0.96    5.55    10.73 -7.31    18.62    -2.13    4.93    10.50 06/28/1983
1.15 N/A
Small Cap Blend Fund (A)  4 5
11.21 3.46    17.05    0.82    7.39    7.59 -2.46    14.77    -0.37    6.76    6.99 06/26/2001
1.33 N/A
Small Cap Value Fund (A)  4
11.97 1.58    22.86    4.89    10.48    12.93 -4.28    20.46    3.66    9.83    12.51 12/13/1995
1.23 N/A
Stock Appreciation Fund (A)  22
11.13 -3.76    15.83    0.38    0.26    -4.85 -9.24    13.58    -0.80    -0.33    -5.32 12/30/1999
1.45 N/A
Value Opportunities Fund (A)  
8.54 -1.47    21.26    5.66    -    9.42 -7.17    18.88    4.42    -    8.36 12/30/2005
1.31 N/A
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International Funds YTD Ret. %
(02/03/2012)		 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since
Incept.		 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since
Incept.		 Incept.
Date
Exp. Ratio
Gross Net
Emerging Markets Currency Fund (A)  12
6.74 -1.59    9.50    3.88    5.38    5.66 -3.87    8.65    3.40    5.15    5.55 09/30/1988
1.02 N/A
International Core Equity Fund (A)  
10.30 -7.83    13.79    -3.05    -    4.50 -13.10    11.57    -4.19    -    3.74 12/31/2003
1.42 1.12
International Dividend Income Fund (A)  19
8.46 -5.79    16.10    -    -    -2.27 -11.19    13.81    -    -    -3.86 06/30/2008
1.43 1.12
International Opportunities Fund (A)  
11.87 -7.53    21.95    -3.70    6.88    3.53 -12.86    19.55    -4.83    6.25    3.12 12/13/1996
1.49 N/A
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Asset Allocation Funds YTD Ret. %
(02/03/2012)		 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since
Incept.		 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since
Incept.		 Incept.
Date
Exp. Ratio
Gross Net
Alpha Strategy Fund (A)  8
11.36 0.29    24.03    3.32    8.71    5.73 -5.49    21.62    2.10    8.07    5.28 03/18/1998
1.74 1.39
Balanced Strategy Fund (A)  9
7.14 -0.67    15.99    2.33    4.78    7.01 -6.38    13.74    1.12    4.16    6.64 12/27/1994
1.20 0.99
Diversified Equity Strategy Fund (A)  
10.13 -3.72    18.45    1.17    -    3.27 -9.23    16.15    -0.02    -    2.18 06/30/2006
1.43 1.02
Diversified Income Strategy Fund (A)  13
5.06 2.52    16.19    4.55    -    5.34 -3.38    13.93    3.32    -    4.39 06/30/2005
1.26 1.00
Global Allocation Fund (A)  18
8.07 -3.36    17.19    0.86    5.00    4.95 -8.95    14.91    -0.33    4.38    4.68 09/30/1988
1.61 1.06
Growth & Income Strategy Fund (A)  14
7.86 -1.53    17.63    2.18    -    4.56 -7.21    15.34    0.98    -    3.63 06/30/2005
1.30 1.04
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Taxable Fixed Income Funds YTD Ret. %
(02/03/2012)		 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since
Incept.		 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since
Incept.		 Incept.
Date
Exp. Ratio
Gross Net
Bond Debenture Fund (A)  
4.11 5.28    16.57    6.45    7.13    8.80 0.23    14.70    5.42    6.61    8.67 04/01/1971
0.97 N/A
Convertible Fund (A)  
7.80 -6.47    13.80    1.96    -    4.75 -8.55    12.93    1.50    -    4.48 06/30/2003
1.20 1.06
Core Fixed Income Fund (A)  
0.82 8.63    9.03    7.04    5.68    6.38 6.18    8.20    6.55    5.44    6.17 08/31/2000
0.87 N/A
Floating Rate Fund (A)  
2.60 2.30    11.60    -    -    3.89 -0.03    10.76    -    -    3.32 12/31/2007
0.82 N/A
High Yield Fund (A)  
4.19 4.57    19.76    7.29    7.93    6.71 2.24    18.87    6.80    7.68    6.52 12/31/1998
0.99 0.98
Income Fund (A)  7
2.59 8.78    15.65    8.60    6.22    8.47 6.17    14.80    8.09    5.98    8.39 09/19/1932
0.87 N/A
Inflation Focused Fund (A)  24
 New Fund
4.16 -    -    -    -    -0.19 -    -    -    -    -2.46 04/29/2011
1.02 0.75
Short Duration Income Fund (A)  15
1.51 3.85    8.09    6.34    4.59    4.73 1.43    7.25    5.85    4.36    4.60 11/04/1993
0.59 N/A
Total Return Fund (A)  
1.21 8.40    10.24    7.19    5.93    6.58 5.92    9.40    6.69    5.68    6.37 08/31/2000
0.83 N/A
USG & GSE Money Market Fund (A)  10 11
7-day yield: 0.02%
0.00 0.02    0.02    1.14    1.44    5.12 0.02    0.02    1.14    1.44    5.12 06/27/1979
0.68 N/A
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Tax-Free Income Funds YTD Ret. %
(02/03/2012)		 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since
Incept.		 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since
Incept.		 Incept.
Date
Exp. Ratio
Gross Net
AMT Free Municipal Bond Fund (A)  
4.08 19.16    -    -    -    9.24 16.48    -    -    -    7.26 10/29/2010
1.14 0.55
California Tax Free Fund (A)  
4.39 18.76    10.24    3.99    4.20    6.20 16.13    9.39    3.51    3.96    6.11 09/03/1985
0.85 0.79
High Yield Municipal Bond Fund (A)  
4.49 11.42    12.72    -0.87    -    1.61 8.89    11.86    -1.32    -    1.13 12/30/2004
0.89 0.82
Intermediate Tax Free Fund (A)  
1.89 12.77    7.31    6.10    -    4.51 10.22    6.48    5.62    -    4.24 06/30/2003
0.73 0.67
National Tax Free Fund (A)  
4.20 17.73    11.82    4.33    4.51    6.93 15.05    10.98    3.87    4.27    6.84 04/02/1984
0.83 0.76
New Jersey Tax Free Fund (A)  
3.95 17.07    10.40    3.81    3.98    5.53 14.48    9.54    3.33    3.74    5.42 01/02/1991
0.85 0.82
New York Tax Free Fund (A)  
3.65 14.77    10.21    4.39    4.53    6.78 12.22    9.38    3.91    4.29    6.69 04/02/1984
0.85 0.78
Short Duration Tax Free Fund (A)  20
0.73 4.09    3.55    -    -    4.02 1.74    2.78    -    -    3.25 12/31/2008
0.70 0.61
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Other Important Information
Returns with sales charges reflect applicable fees and expenses and include all distributions reinvested.

Returns shown at less than a year reflect aggregate total returns.

Class A - Except as noted below, returns with sales charges reflect a maximum sales charge of 5.75% for equity and strategic allocation funds, 4.75% for Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund, and 2.25% for all tax-free income funds and taxable fixed income funds (except for Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund). There are also ongoing 12b-1 service fees (and, in certain cases, distribution fees).

Class A Shares purchased subject to a front-end sales charge have no contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC). However, certain purchases of Class A shares made without a front-end sales charge may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed before the first day of the month in which the one year anniversary of the purchase falls. The CDSC is not reflected in the performance with maximum sales charge.
A Note about Risk
Domestic Equity - The value of investments in equity securities will fluctuate in response to general economic conditions and to changes in the prospects of particular companies and/or sectors in the economy. Investments in multinational companies generally pose greater risks than those of domestic companies, including market, liquidity, currency, and political risks. Select Funds invest primarily in small cap growth company stocks, which tend to be more volatile and can be less liquid than other types of stocks. Small cap companies may also have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources and typically experience a higher risk of failure than large cap companies.

International - Investing in international securities generally poses greater risk than investing in domestic securities, including greater price fluctuations and higher transaction costs. Special risks are inherent to international investing, including those related to currency fluctuations and foreign, political, and economic events. These risks can be greater in the case of emerging country securities.

Asset Allocation - Each Fund invests in underlying funds that may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks; these fund of funds may be subject to those particular risks of the underlying funds in proportion to which each Fund invests in them. Performance may be lower than the performance of the asset class that they were selected to represent.

Taxable Fixed-Income - The value of an investment in fixed-income securities will change as interest rates fluctuate and in response to market movements. As interest rates fall, the prices of debt securities tend to rise. As rates rise, prices tend to fall. High-yield securities, sometimes called junk bonds, carry increased risks of price volatility, illiquidity, and the possibility of default in the timely payment of interest and principal. Convertible securities have both equity and fixed-income risk characteristics. Like all fixed-income securities, the value of convertible securities is susceptible to the risk of market losses attributable to changes in interest rates. Generally, the market value of convertible securities tends to decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline.

Among the inflation-linked investments used by the Inflation Focused Fund are inflation-indexed derivatives, including CPI swaps, there is no guarantee that the Fund will generate returns that exceed the rate of inflation in the U.S. over time. The success of the Fund's investment strategies will largely depend on the extent to which the Fund's portfolio management team correctly forecasts inflationary trends and expectations. During periods of deflation or when inflation is lower than anticipated, the Fund is likely to under perform funds that hold fixed income securities similar to those held by the Fund but do not hold inflation-linked investments. The Fund defines inflation by reference to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, which is a national average. Individual investors may have higher increases in the goods and services they consume and the Fund may fail to provide returns that meet or exceed these increases.

Tax-Free Income - There is a risk that a bond issued as tax-exempt may be reclassified by the IRS as taxable, creating taxable rather than tax-free income. In addition, bonds may be subject to other types of risk such as call, credit, liquidity, interest-rate, and general market risks. A portion of the income derived from each Fund's portfolio may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. Any capital gains realized may be subject to taxation. Stockholders should consult with their tax advisors for more specific information on taxation.

These factors can affect fund performance.
1 Prior to July 1, 2009, the Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund was known as Lord Abbett All Value Fund.
2 In October 1998, Growth Opportunities Fund changed its investment strategy to emphasize growth-oriented investments.
3 Prior to July 1, 2009, the Lord Abbett Classic Stock Fund was known as Lord Abbett Large Cap Core Fund.
4 This fund is closed to new investors, with the exception of certain retirement and benefit plans, existing mutual funds advisory programs, and variable annuity programs.
5 Lord Abbett Small Cap Blend Fund Class A, B, C, P, and I shares are not available for purchase by new investors other than through certain retirement and benefit plans, and financial intermediaries (as defined in the prospectus) that provide recordkeeping or advisory services and have entered into special arrangements with the fund or its distributor, Lord Abbett Distributor LLC.
6 Affiliated Fund commenced operations on May 14, 1934. Performance since inception is shown from January 1, 1950, when the fund adopted its current investment strategy.
7 Prior to December 14, 2007, the Lord Abbett Income Fund was known as Lord Abbett U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund. The historical performance shown for periods prior to that date reflects the Fund's performance prior to its change in investment strategy and is not representative of the Fund's current investment strategy. Performance data shown since inception reflects the Fund's performance beginning on January 1, 1982, when the Fund adopted its investment strategy of investing in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government. The Fund's predecessor was initially established on September 19, 1932.
8 Prior to July 1, 2005, the Alpha Strategy Fund was known as Alpha Fund.
9 Prior to July 1, 2005, the Balanced Strategy Fund was known as Balanced Fund.
10 Investors should be aware that any guarantee associated with securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities relates to interest and principal, not to the market value of the security. The Fund's share price and income are not guaranteed. An investment in the fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. This Fund is managed to maintain, and has maintained, its stable $1.00 per share price.
11 The yield quotation reflects more closely the current earnings of the Fund than the one-year total return quotation as shown. The Fund's yield may vary in response to changes in interest rates and other market factors.
12 Effective January 31, 2011, the Lord Abbett Developing Local Markets Fund changed its name to Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Currency Fund. The historical performance shown for periods prior to July 1, 2007 reflects the June 29, 2007 performance of the Fund prior to its change in investment strategy. Therefore, the performance of the Fund for periods prior to June 29, 2007, is not representative of Lord Abbett's current investment strategy. The change in investment approach may affect the Fund's performance in the future.
13 Prior to September 14, 2007, the Lord Abbett Diversified Income Strategy Fund was known as Lord Abbett Income Strategy Fund.
14 Prior to September 14, 2007, the Lord Abbett Growth & Income Strategy Fund was known as Lord Abbett World Growth & Income Strategy Fund.
15 Prior to December 14, 2007, the Lord Abbett Short Duration Fund was known as Lord Abbett Limited Duration U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund.
17 Effective April 1, 2008, Lord Abbett Mid Cap Value Fund was re-opened to all investors.
18 Effective July 1, 2008, the Lord Abbett Global Allocation Fund (formerly known as the Lord Abbett Global Equity Fund) adopted its new investment objective of total return and implemented its new investment strategy as part of the Fund's conversion to a "fund-of-funds." The historical performance shown for periods prior July 1, 2008 reflects the performance of the Fund prior to its change in investment objective and strategy. Therefore, the performance of the Fund for periods prior to July 1, 2008 is not representative of the Fund's current investment strategy and the change in strategy may affect the Fund's performance in the future.
19 The Lord Abbett International Dividend Income Fund is a newly formed mutual fund that commenced investment operations on June 30, 2008. Because the Fund has a limited operating history, the performance information available at this time is very limited. The Fund's performance achieved during its initial period of investment operation may not be replicated over longer periods and is not indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
20 The Lord Abbett Short Duration Tax Free Fund is a newly formed mutual fund that commenced investment operations on December 31, 2008. Because the Fund has a limited operating history, the performance information available at this time is very limited. The Fund's performance achieved during its initial period of investment operation may not be replicated over longer periods and is not indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
21 Prior to July 1, 2009, the Lord Abbett Capital Structure Fund was known as Lord Abbett America's Value Fund.
22 Prior to July 1, 2009, the Lord Abbett Stock Appreciation Fund was known as Lord Abbett Large Cap Growth Fund.
23 This fund is closed to new investors, with the exception of certain retirement and benefit plans and existing mutual funds advisory programs.
24 The Lord Abbett Inflation Focused Fund is a newly formed mutual fund that commenced investment operations on 04/29/2011. Because the Fund has a limited operating history, the performance information available at this time is very limited. The Fund's performance achieved during its initial period of investment operation may not be replicated over longer periods and is not indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
25 The Lord Abbett Growth Leaders Fund is a newly formed mutual fund that commenced investment operations on 06/30/2011. Because the Fund has a limited operating history, the performance information available at this time is very limited. The Fund's performance achieved during its initial period of investment operation may not be replicated over longer periods and is not indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
26 The Lord Abbett Calibrated Large Cap Value Fund is a newly formed mutual fund that commenced investment operations on 12/30/2011. Because the Fund has a limited operating history, the performance information available at this time is very limited. The Fund's performance achieved during its initial period of investment operation may not be replicated over longer periods and is not indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
27 The Lord Abbett Calibrated Mid Cap Value Fund is a newly formed mutual fund that commenced investment operations on 12/30/2011. Because the Fund has a limited operating history, the performance information available at this time is very limited. The Fund's performance achieved during its initial period of investment operation may not be replicated over longer periods and is not indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Expense Ratio Details
Calibrated Large Cap Value Fund
Calibrated Mid Cap Value Fund
The net expense ratio is based on estimates for the current fiscal year and takes into account a contractual management fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 11/30/2013. Fund expenses may fluctuate with market volatility.

Capital Structure Fund
Classic Stock Fund
High Yield Fund
The net expense ratio takes into account a contractual management fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 03/31/2012, without which performance would have been lower.

Growth Leaders Fund
The net expense ratio is based on estimates for the current fiscal year and takes into account a contractual management fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 02/28/2013. Performance for the fund would be lower without the fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement. Fund expenses may fluctuate with market volatility.

Growth Opportunities Fund
The net expense ratio takes into account a contractual management fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 03/31/2012. Without such waivers, performance would have been lower.

Stock Appreciation Fund
The net expense ratio takes into account a contractual management fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 11/30/ 2011, without which performance would have been lower.

International Core Equity Fund
International Dividend Income Fund
International Opportunities Fund
The net expense ratio takes into account a contractual management fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 02/29/2012, without which performance would have been lower.

Alpha Strategy Fund
The net expense ratio takes into account a management fee waiver whereby Lord Abbett has contractually agreed to waive half of its management fee through 02/29/2012 and has elected to voluntarily waive the other half of its management fee, which Lord Abbett may stop at its discretion. Without such waivers, performance would have been lower.

Balanced Strategy Fund
Diversified Income Strategy Fund
Global Allocation Fund
Growth & Income Strategy Fund
The net expense ratio takes into account a contractual management fee waiver agreement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 09/25/2012. Without such waivers, performance would have been lower.

Diversified Equity Strategy Fund
The net expense ratio takes into account a management fee waiver whereby Lord Abbett has contractually agreed to waive half of its management fee through 03/31/2012 and has elected to voluntarily waive the other half of its management fee, which Lord Abbett may stop at its discretion. Without such waivers, performance would have been lower.

Convertible Fund
The net expense ratio takes into account a voluntary management fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 03/31/2012, which Lord Abbett may stop at its discretion. Without such waivers, performance would have been lower.

Inflation Focused Fund
The net expense ratio is based on estimates for the current fiscal year and takes into account a contractual management fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 03/31/2013. Performance for the fund would be lower without the fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement. Fund expenses may fluctuate with market volatility.

AMT Free Municipal Bond Fund
Intermediate Tax Free Fund
Short Duration Tax Free Fund
The net expense ratio takes into account a contractual management fee waiver/expense reimbursement agreement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 01/31/2013 without which performance would have been lower. In addition, the net expense ratio takes into account deductions for certain interest and related expenses from certain of the Fund's investments. Under accounting rules, the Fund recognized additional income in an amount that directly offsets these interest and related expenses. Therefore, the Fund's total returns and net asset value were not affected by such interest and related expenses.

California Tax Free Fund
High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
National Tax Free Fund
New Jersey Tax Free Fund
New York Tax Free Fund
The net expense ratio takes into account deductions for certain interest and related expenses from certain of the Fund's investments. Under accounting rules, the Fund recognized additional income in an amount that directly offsets these interest and related expenses. Therefore, the Fund's total returns and net asset value were not affected by such interest and related expenses.
Shares of Lord Abbett mutual funds are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks charges and expenses of the Lord Abbett Funds. This and other important information is contained in the fund's summary prospectus and/or prospectus. To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus on any Lord Abbett mutual fund, you can click here or contact your investment professional or Lord Abbett Distributor LLC at (888) 522-2388. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
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