Affiliated Fund
Daily price w/o sales charge as of 09/30/2025
$20.84
$0.05
YTD Returns w/o sales charge as of 09/30/2025
12.85%
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Summary
Summary
Fund Basicsas of 08/29/2025
- Total Net Assets
- $6.28 B
- Inception Date
- 05/14/1934*
- Dividend Frequency
- Quarterly
- Fund Gross Expense Ratio
- 0.69%
- Fund Net Expense Ratio
- 0.69%
- Number of Holdings
- 65
- Minimum Initial Investment
- $1,000+
The Fund changed its investment strategy on 01/01/1950. Performance is calculated from this date. In addition, the Fund has amended its strategy on June 11, 2013.
Yield
12-Month Dividend Yield 1 as of 09/30/2025
| w/o sales charge | 1.41% |
| w/ sales charge | 1.33% |
30-Day Standardized Yield 2 as of 08/31/2025 |
0.95% |
In absence of the fee waiver, yields shown would have been lower. Yields for other share classes will vary.
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.69%
Net 0.69%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 01/01/1950 |
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| w/o sales charge | 10.01% | 11.23% | 13.89% | 12.29% | 10.01% | 10.75% |
| Lipper Category Avg. Equity Income Funds | 9.48% | 9.23% | 12.37% | 12.05% | 10.22% | - |
| Russell 1000® Value Index | 10.01% | 9.33% | 12.88% | 12.97% | 10.22% | - |
| w/ sales charge | 3.67% | 4.86% | 11.66% | 10.96% | 9.36% | 10.66% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.69%
Net 0.69%
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.69%
Net 0.69%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 01/01/1950 |
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| w/o sales charge | 6.77% | 14.70% | 13.98% | 13.38% | 9.07% | 10.73% |
| Lipper Category Avg. Equity Income Funds | 5.42% | 12.03% | 12.03% | 13.06% | 9.36% | - |
| Russell 1000® Value Index | 6.00% | 13.70% | 12.76% | 13.93% | 9.19% | - |
| w/ sales charge | 0.62% | 8.12% | 11.75% | 12.05% | 8.43% | 10.64% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.69%
Net 0.69%
Returns with sales charges reflect a maximum sales charge of 5.75%.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator or guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions. Returns shown at net asset value do not reflect the current maximum sales charge, had the sales charge been included, returns 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.
The Fund changed its investment strategy on 01/01/1950. Performance is calculated from this date.
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS as of 08/29/2025View Portfolio
| Holding | Assets |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 3.7% |
| Exxon Mobil Corp | 3.3% |
| Walmart Inc | 3.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.9% |
| Wells Fargo & Co | 2.9% |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2.8% |
| Philip Morris International Inc | 2.7% |
| Charles Schwab Corp/The | 2.6% |
| CRH PLC | 2.5% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corp | 2.3% |
Aggregate holdings are updated monthly, 30 days after month end. Aggregate holdings are presented to illustrate examples of the securities that the Fund has bought and the diversity of the areas in which the Fund may invest, and may not be representative of the Fund's current or future investments. The figures presented are as of the date shown and may change at any time.
Sector Allocationas of 08/29/2025View Portfolio
| Sector | Weighting |
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| Sector | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Communication Services | |
| Real Estate | |
| Utilities | |
| Consumer Discretionary | |
| Consumer Staples | |
| Energy | |
| Financials | |
| Health Care | |
| Industrials | |
| Information Technology | |
| Materials |
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Performance
Performance
12-Month Dividend Yield 1 as of 09/30/2025
| w/o sales charge | 1.41% |
| w/ sales charge | 1.33% |
30-Day Standardized Yield 2 as of 08/31/2025
| Subsidized3 | Un-Subsidized4 | |
|---|---|---|
| w/o sales charge | 0.95% | 0.95% |
In absence of the fee waiver, yields shown would have been lower. Yields for other share classes will vary.
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.69%
Net 0.69%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 01/01/1950 |
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| w/o sales charge | 10.01% | 11.23% | 13.89% | 12.29% | 10.01% | 10.75% |
| Lipper Category Avg. Equity Income Funds | 9.48% | 9.23% | 12.37% | 12.05% | 10.22% | - |
| Russell 1000® Value Index | 10.01% | 9.33% | 12.88% | 12.97% | 10.22% | - |
| w/ sales charge | 3.67% | 4.86% | 11.66% | 10.96% | 9.36% | 10.66% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.69%
Net 0.69%
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.69%
Net 0.69%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 01/01/1950 |
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| w/o sales charge | 6.77% | 14.70% | 13.98% | 13.38% | 9.07% | 10.73% |
| Lipper Category Avg. Equity Income Funds | 5.42% | 12.03% | 12.03% | 13.06% | 9.36% | - |
| Russell 1000® Value Index | 6.00% | 13.70% | 12.76% | 13.93% | 9.19% | - |
| w/ sales charge | 0.62% | 8.12% | 11.75% | 12.05% | 8.43% | 10.64% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.69%
Net 0.69%
Returns with sales charges reflect a maximum sales charge of 5.75%.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator or guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions. Returns shown at net asset value do not reflect the current maximum sales charge, had the sales charge been included, returns 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.
The Fund changed its investment strategy on 01/01/1950. Performance is calculated from this date.
| Year | Fund Returns | Russell 1000® Value Index |
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| 2024 | 17.30% | 14.37% |
| 2023 | 10.49% | 11.46% |
| 2022 | -9.85% | -7.54% |
| 2021 | 26.75% | 25.16% |
| 2020 | -1.27% | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 25.24% | 26.54% |
| 2018 | -7.46% | -8.27% |
| 2017 | 16.12% | 13.66% |
| 2016 | 17.34% | 17.34% |
| 2015 | -4.20% | -3.83% |
| 2014 | 12.07% | - |
| 2013 | 32.15% | - |
| 2012 | 15.90% | - |
| 2011 | -7.84% | - |
| 2010 | 14.30% | - |
| 2009 | 19.39% | - |
| 2008 | -37.13% | - |
| 2007 | 3.66% | - |
| 2006 | 17.61% | - |
| 2005 | 3.33% | - |
| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| 2025 | 0.37% | 6.38% | - | - |
| 2024 | 10.31% | -1.01% | 7.36% | 0.06% |
| 2023 | -2.67% | 3.95% | -1.68% | 11.06% |
| 2022 | -4.39% | -11.89% | -4.11% | 11.61% |
| 2021 | 8.73% | 5.63% | -0.10% | 10.46% |
| 2020 | -27.92% | 15.58% | 5.25% | 12.61% |
| 2019 | 10.53% | 3.81% | 2.51% | 6.47% |
| 2018 | -2.39% | 0.50% | 6.53% | -11.45% |
| 2017 | 4.16% | 2.00% | 3.05% | 6.06% |
| 2016 | 2.52% | 3.15% | 3.70% | 6.99% |
| 2015 | 0.35% | -1.23% | -7.57% | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 2.29% | 3.99% | -0.12% | 5.48% |
| 2013 | 10.88% | 3.84% | 4.49% | 9.84% |
| 2012 | 12.61% | -4.77% | 6.68% | 1.30% |
| 2011 | 5.67% | -2.77% | -20.73% | 13.17% |
| 2010 | 6.69% | -14.37% | 10.35% | 13.36% |
| 2009 | -16.43% | 18.76% | 16.22% | 3.51% |
| 2008 | -9.69% | -6.07% | -6.72% | -20.56% |
| 2007 | 0.36% | 5.10% | 1.90% | -3.56% |
| 2006 | 5.88% | -0.47% | 5.85% | 5.44% |
| 2005 | -2.61% | -0.49% | 4.22% | 2.30% |
| 2004 | 2.47% | 1.10% | -1.93% | 10.82% |
| 2003 | -5.46% | 18.25% | 2.90% | 13.78% |
| 2002 | 3.15% | -10.96% | -19.74% | 10.16% |
| 2001 | -9.47% | 5.32% | -13.97% | 12.22% |
| 2000 | 1.59% | -3.13% | 8.61% | 7.82% |
| 1999 | 2.72% | 10.79% | -6.67% | 10.04% |
| 1998 | 10.75% | -0.26% | -11.55% | 17.10% |
| 1997 | 3.05% | 13.38% | 7.12% | 0.01% |
| 1996 | 5.48% | 0.87% | 3.91% | 8.59% |
| 1995 | 8.27% | 7.30% | 6.95% | 6.00% |
| 1994 | -3.48% | 1.45% | 6.09% | 0.18% |
| 1993 | 5.46% | 0.93% | 4.26% | 2.01% |
| 1992 | -0.50% | 4.48% | 2.81% | 5.16% |
| 1991 | 9.50% | -0.41% | 6.25% | 5.29% |
| 1990 | -1.70% | 1.65% | -12.52% | 8.41% |
| 1989 | 3.79% | 6.94% | 7.96% | 3.09% |
| 1988 | 3.23% | 8.29% | -1.48% | 2.42% |
| 1987 | 16.69% | 4.94% | 5.68% | -20.26% |
| 1986 | 16.15% | 3.65% | -3.96% | 6.33% |
| 1985 | 6.25% | 8.55% | -4.81% | 15.57% |
| 1984 | -3.91% | -3.92% | 10.21% | 5.00% |
| 1983 | 9.35% | 7.44% | 3.82% | 2.91% |
| 1982 | -4.66% | -0.45% | 9.76% | 18.99% |
| 1981 | 6.42% | -1.17% | -9.99% | 5.99% |
| 1980 | -5.50% | 13.53% | 8.08% | 7.35% |
| 1979 | 11.53% | 3.31% | 10.26% | 1.83% |
| 1978 | -4.28% | 6.83% | 8.64% | -6.63% |
| 1977 | -3.89% | 3.00% | -6.81% | 1.18% |
| 1976 | 18.64% | 6.11% | 1.12% | 5.79% |
| 1975 | 23.87% | 17.67% | -7.35% | 5.02% |
| 1974 | 1.24% | -9.11% | -16.45% | 9.29% |
| 1973 | -6.88% | -7.04% | 15.23% | -5.49% |
| 1972 | 5.04% | -3.65% | 3.51% | 7.49% |
| 1971 | 9.60% | 0.10% | -2.99% | 2.40% |
| 1970 | -1.66% | -16.57% | 14.95% | 8.95% |
| 1969 | -1.74% | -6.16% | -6.47% | -1.19% |
| 1968 | -5.70% | 12.37% | 6.90% | 4.73% |
| 1967 | 12.00% | 2.18% | 7.49% | 0.65% |
| 1966 | -1.24% | -3.16% | -8.07% | 6.79% |
| 1965 | 3.16% | -3.69% | 8.46% | 4.33% |
| 1964 | 6.16% | 4.43% | 4.96% | 0.26% |
| 1963 | 7.53% | 3.71% | 3.50% | 3.17% |
| 1962 | -2.79% | -17.81% | 2.65% | 12.18% |
| 1961 | 13.99% | 0.36% | 4.14% | 5.48% |
| 1960 | -4.30% | 4.10% | -3.30% | 9.86% |
| 1959 | 4.20% | 4.46% | -2.25% | 6.11% |
| 1958 | 10.53% | 8.61% | 9.14% | 9.76% |
| 1957 | 0.87% | 3.46% | -3.62% | -0.81% |
| 1956 | 4.58% | 0.32% | -2.98% | 3.34% |
| 1955 | 3.31% | 4.21% | -0.01% | 4.48% |
| 1954 | 6.85% | 5.12% | 6.62% | 10.29% |
| 1953 | 0.59% | -4.04% | -0.66% | 6.28% |
| 1952 | 3.99% | 1.68% | -2.27% | 10.16% |
| 1951 | 4.51% | -0.89% | 2.11% | 10.89% |
Performance is shown for each quarter and each calendar year. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Growth of $10,000 as of 08/31/2025
The chart begins on the Fund's inception date of 01/01/1950.
Based on a hypothetical Class A share investment of $10,000 on 01/01/1950 without sales charge and includes the reinvestment of all distributions.
NAV HISTORICAL PRICES
| Date | Net Asset Value |
|---|
Portfolio
Portfolio
| Holding | Sector | Assets |
|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | Financials | 3.7% |
| Exxon Mobil Corp | Energy | 3.3% |
| Walmart Inc | Consumer Staples | 3.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | Financials | 2.9% |
| Wells Fargo & Co | Financials | 2.9% |
| Abbott Laboratories | Health Care | 2.8% |
| Philip Morris International Inc | Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Charles Schwab Corp/The | Financials | 2.6% |
| CRH PLC | Materials | 2.5% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corp | Industrials | 2.3% |
Aggregate holdings are updated monthly, 30 days after month end. Aggregate holdings are presented to illustrate examples of the securities that the Fund has bought and the diversity of the areas in which the Fund may invest, and may not be representative of the Fund's current or future investments. The figures presented are as of the date shown and may change at any time.
| Holding | Sector | Assets |
|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | Financials | 3.7% |
| Exxon Mobil Corp | Energy | 3.3% |
| Walmart Inc | Consumer Staples | 3.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | Financials | 2.9% |
| Wells Fargo & Co | Financials | 2.9% |
| Abbott Laboratories | Health Care | 2.8% |
| Philip Morris International Inc | Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Charles Schwab Corp/The | Financials | 2.6% |
| CRH PLC | Materials | 2.5% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corp | Industrials | 2.3% |
| Broadcom Inc | Information Technology | 2.3% |
| Meta Platforms Inc | Communication Services | 2.2% |
| General Electric Co | Industrials | 2.1% |
| Linde PLC | Materials | 2.1% |
| Entergy Corp | Utilities | 2.0% |
| Cheniere Energy Inc | Energy | 2.0% |
| Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc | Financials | 2.0% |
| Kinder Morgan Inc | Energy | 1.9% |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | Industrials | 1.9% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | Information Technology | 1.8% |
| Alphabet Inc | Communication Services | 1.8% |
| Lowe's Cos Inc | Consumer Discretionary | 1.8% |
| AerCap Holdings NV | Industrials | 1.7% |
| Bank of America Corp | Financials | 1.7% |
| Stryker Corp | Health Care | 1.6% |
| S&P Global Inc | Financials | 1.6% |
| Gilead Sciences Inc | Health Care | 1.5% |
| Labcorp Holdings Inc | Health Care | 1.5% |
| AbbVie Inc | Health Care | 1.5% |
| Nasdaq Inc | Financials | 1.4% |
| Johnson & Johnson | Health Care | 1.4% |
| NVIDIA Corp | Information Technology | 1.4% |
| Amphenol Corp | Information Technology | 1.4% |
| Waste Management Inc | Industrials | 1.4% |
| Coca-Cola Co/The | Consumer Staples | 1.3% |
| United Rentals Inc | Industrials | 1.3% |
| CMS Energy Corp | Utilities | 1.3% |
| Booking Holdings Inc | Consumer Discretionary | 1.3% |
| Deere & Co | Industrials | 1.2% |
| Vinci SA | Industrials | 1.2% |
| Cintas Corp | Industrials | 1.2% |
| Cie de Saint-Gobain SA | Industrials | 1.2% |
| Cboe Global Markets Inc | Financials | 1.2% |
| Emerson Electric Co | Industrials | 1.1% |
| Allegion plc | Industrials | 1.1% |
| Lam Research Corp | Information Technology | 1.1% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corp | Energy | 1.0% |
| NextEra Energy Inc | Utilities | 1.0% |
| McDonald's Corp | Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
| Shell PLC | Energy | 0.9% |
| Expand Energy Corp | Energy | 0.9% |
| Ferguson Enterprises Inc | Industrials | 0.8% |
| Analog Devices Inc | Information Technology | 0.8% |
| Steel Dynamics Inc | Materials | 0.8% |
| UnitedHealth Group Inc | Health Care | 0.8% |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | Financials | 0.8% |
| TJX Cos Inc/The | Consumer Discretionary | 0.7% |
| Blackstone Inc | Financials | 0.7% |
| Chubb Ltd | Financials | 0.7% |
| Progressive Corp/The | Financials | 0.6% |
| Blackrock Inc | Financials | 0.6% |
| L3Harris Technologies Inc | Industrials | 0.6% |
| Union Pacific Corp | Industrials | 0.5% |
| Costco Wholesale Corp | Consumer Staples | 0.5% |
| Accenture PLC | Information Technology | 0.3% |
Aggregate holdings are updated monthly, 30 days after month end. Aggregate holdings are presented to illustrate examples of the securities that the Fund has bought and the diversity of the areas in which the Fund may invest, and may not be representative of the Fund's current or future investments. The figures presented are as of the date shown and may change at any time.
Sector Allocationas of 08/29/2025
| Sector | Weighting | Fund Change from Previous Quarter |
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| Sector | Weighting | Fund Change from Previous Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Services |
0.3%
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| Real Estate | 0.0% | |
| Utilities |
0.4%
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| Consumer Discretionary |
0.6%
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| Consumer Staples |
 0.9%
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| Energy |
0.3%
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| Financials |
1.3%
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| Health Care |
1.0%
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| Industrials |
0.8%
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| Information Technology |
1.0%
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| Materials |
0.4%
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PORTFOLIO DETAILS as of 08/29/2025
- Total Net Assets
- $6.28 B
- Number of Holdings
- 65
- Weighted Average Market Cap.
- 400.3 B
- P/B Ratio
- 4.0x
- P/E Ratio
- 23.7x
To view definitions for the above Portfolio Details, Click here.
Weighted Average Market Cap - The average market capitalization of all companies held in the portfolio with each company weighted according to its percent held in the portfolio. The result is based upon a weighted average of the securities held in the fund.
P/B Ratio - A ratio that helps determine whether a stock is undervalued or overvalued. It is calculated by dividing a stock's price per share by its book value per share. The result is based upon a weighted average of the securities held in the fund.
P/E Ratio - Is the weighted average of each holding's P/E ratio (price of a stock divided by its earnings per share). The result is based upon a weighted average of the securities held in the fund.
Portfolio Turnover - This is a measure of the Fund’s trading activity which is computed by taking the lesser of purchases or sales divided by average monthly market value, excluding short-term investments. The resulting percentage represents the percentage of the portfolio’s holdings that have changed over the past year.
Dividends & Cap Gains
Dividends & Cap Gains
Dividend Payments
- YTD Dividends Paidas of 09/30/2025
- $0.17350
- Dividend Frequency
- Quarterly
| Record Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Reinvest & Payable Date | Dividend | Reinvest Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 09/23/2025 | $0.05610 | $20.81 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 06/24/2025 | $0.05760 | $19.50 |
| 03/26/2025 | 03/27/2025 | 03/27/2025 | $0.05980 | $18.75 |
Upcoming Dividend Payment Dates
This section lists all anticipated income and Capital Gain distribution dates and any actual distributions are subject to adequacy of earnings and must be approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees. Please note that dates are subject to change.
| Record Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Reinvest & Payable Date |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 12/30/2025 |
Capital Gains Distributions
| Record Date | Reinvest & Payable Date | Long-term | Short-term * | Total | Reinvest Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2024 | 11/26/2024 | $0.8524 | - | $0.8524 | $19.94 |
Taxed as ordinary income
Lord Abbett does not provide tax advice. It is strongly recommended that you discuss the impact of dividends and distributions with your tax advisor.
Fees & Expenses
Fees & Expenses
Sales Charge Schedule as of 09/30/2025
| Sales Charge | Dealer's Concession | Prices at Breakpoint | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 5.75% | 5.00% | $22.11 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 4.75% | 4.00% | $21.88 |
| $100,000 to $249,999 | 3.95% | 3.25% | $21.70 |
| $250,000 to $499,999 | 2.75% | 2.25% | $21.43 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 1.95% | 1.75% | $21.25 |
| $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 0.00% | 1.00% | $20.84 |
EXPENSE RATIOas of 08/31/2025
| Fund Gross Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
| Fund Net Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
Fund Documents
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2025 Semi-Annual Tailored Shareholder Report
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Commentary
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