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Convertible Fund

Daily price w/o sales charge as of 03/19/2019

$13.44

arrowUp$0.02

YTD Returns w/o sales charge as of 03/19/2019

12.00%

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Summary

Summary

What is the Convertible Fund?

The Fund seeks to deliver current income and the opportunity for capital appreciation by investing primarily in convertible securities.

Yield

12-Month Dividend Yield 1 as of 03/19/2019  

w/o sales charge 3.36%

30-Day Standardized Yield 2 as of 02/28/2019  

1.24%

In absence of the fee waiver, yields shown would have been lower. Yields for other share classes will vary.

Fund Basicsas of 02/28/2019

Total Net Assets
$825.57 M
Inception Date
06/30/2003
Dividend Frequency
Quarterly
Fund Expense Ratio
1.29%
Number of Holdings
112
CUSIP
543916720

Fund Expense Ratio :

1.29%

YTD 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since Inception 06/30/2003
w/o sales charge 10.83% 5.43% 14.19% 5.24% 10.52% 6.47%
Lipper Category Avg. Convertible Securities Funds 10.42% 6.24% 12.31% 5.43% 11.64% -
ICE BofAML All Convertible Index 10.26% 8.33% 13.80% 6.79% 13.60% 7.85%

Fund Expense Ratio :

1.29%

Fund Expense Ratio :

1.29%

YTD 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since Inception 06/30/2003
w/o sales charge -3.80% -3.80% 7.90% 4.06% 9.21% 5.83%
Lipper Category Avg. Convertible Securities Funds -1.91% -1.91% 6.36% 4.18% 9.95% -
ICE BofAML All Convertible Index 0.15% 0.15% 7.94% 5.95% 12.21% 7.26%

Fund Expense Ratio :

1.29%

Returns with sales charges reflect a maximum sales charge of 2.25%.

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 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. Therefore, there can be no assurance of future results.

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May 30, 2017

Investors looking for income plus equity-like returns, but with lower volatility, may be surprised at the unique return profile and diversification benefits of convertibles.

Type Assets
Convertible Bonds
Common Stock
Convertible Preferred Stock
Corporate Bonds
Other
Cash

The Fund's portfolio is actively managed and is subject to change. "Other" may include municipal bonds and non-index holdings.

Maturity Assets
S.T & N.O.A
1 - 5 YEARS
6 - 10 YEARS
11 - 20 YEARS
21 - 30 YEARS
31 + YEARS
PFD(EQUITY)

The Fund's portfolio is actively managed and is subject to change. "Other" may include municipal bonds and non-index holdings.

Credit Quality Distribution as of 02/28/2019 View Portfolio

Rating Assets
A
BBB
BB
B
CCC
Not Rated

Ratings (other than U.S. Treasury securities or securities issued or backed by U.S. agencies) provided by Standard & Poor's, Moody's, and Fitch. For certain securities that are not rated by any of these three agencies, credit ratings from other agencies may be used. Where the rating agencies rate a security differently, Lord Abbett uses the higher credit rating. Ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). Bonds rated BBB or above are considered investment grade. Credit ratings BB and below are lower-rated securities (junk bonds). High-yielding, non-investment-grade bonds (junk bonds) involve higher risks than investment-grade bonds. Adverse conditions may affect the issuer's ability to pay interest and principal on these securities. A portion of the portfolio's securities may not be rated. Breakdown is not an S&P credit rating or an opinion of S&P as to the creditworthiness of such portfolio. Ratings apply to the credit worthiness of the issuers of the underlying securities and not the fund or its shares. Ratings may be subject to change.

Investment Team

Alan Kurtz
Alan Kurtz

Portfolio Manager

19 Years of Industry Experience

Steven F. Rocco
Steven F. Rocco, CFA

Partner & Director of Taxable Fixed Income

18 Years of Industry Experience

Robert A. Lee
Robert A. Lee

Partner & Chief Investment Officer

28 Years of Industry Experience

Supported By 67 Investment Professionals with 14 Years Avg. Industry Experience

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Performance

Performance

12-Month Dividend Yield 1 as of 03/19/2019  

w/o sales charge 3.36%

30-Day Standardized Yield 2 as of 02/28/2019  

  Subsidized5 Un-Subsidized6
w/o sales charge 1.24% 1.24%

In absence of the fee waiver, yields shown would have been lower. Yields for other share classes will vary.

Fund Expense Ratio :

1.29%

YTD 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since Inception 06/30/2003
w/o sales charge 10.83% 5.43% 14.19% 5.24% 10.52% 6.47%
Lipper Category Avg. Convertible Securities Funds 10.42% 6.24% 12.31% 5.43% 11.64% -
ICE BofAML All Convertible Index 10.26% 8.33% 13.80% 6.79% 13.60% 7.85%

Fund Expense Ratio :

1.29%

Fund Expense Ratio :

1.29%

YTD 1-YR 3-YR 5-YR 10-YR Since Inception 06/30/2003
w/o sales charge -3.80% -3.80% 7.90% 4.06% 9.21% 5.83%
Lipper Category Avg. Convertible Securities Funds -1.91% -1.91% 6.36% 4.18% 9.95% -
ICE BofAML All Convertible Index 0.15% 0.15% 7.94% 5.95% 12.21% 7.26%

Fund Expense Ratio :

1.29%

Returns with sales charges reflect a maximum sales charge of 2.25%.

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 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. Therefore, there can be no assurance of future results.

Year Fund Returns ICE BofAML All Convertible Index
2018 -3.80% 0.15%
2017 16.30% 13.70%
2016 12.29% 10.43%
2015 -8.14% -2.99%
2014 5.74% 9.44%
2013 25.59% 24.92%
2012 11.88% 14.96%
2011 -9.24% -5.18%
2010 14.51% 16.77%
2009 35.43% 49.12%
2008 -31.74% -
2007 8.98% -
2006 8.89% -
2005 3.65% -
2004 7.25% -
2003 10.82% -
Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Yearly Returns
2019 - - - - 12.00%
2018 1.17% 2.51% 4.91% -11.59% -3.80%
2017 6.38% 2.65% 3.95% 2.45% 16.30%
2016 -1.54% 3.31% 7.87% 2.34% 12.29%
2015 2.45% -0.65% -9.59% -0.17% -8.14%
2014 2.11% 3.74% -1.34% 1.16% 5.74%
2013 6.54% 3.03% 7.76% 6.18% 25.59%
2012 9.32% -4.16% 4.66% 2.03% 11.88%
2011 4.53% -1.40% -14.70% 3.23% -9.24%
2010 3.20% -7.35% 11.06% 7.83% 14.51%
2009 1.85% 11.36% 12.92% 5.74% 35.43%
2008 -7.41% 3.43% -16.34% -14.79% -31.74%
2007 2.26% 3.93% 2.24% 0.29% 8.98%
2006 5.96% -2.19% 0.60% 4.45% 8.89%
2005 -2.24% 0.93% 5.18% -0.12% 3.65%
2004 2.55% -1.34% -1.52% 7.64% 7.25%
2003 - - 1.91% 8.75% 10.82%

Performance is shown for each quarter and each calendar year. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

NAV Historical Prices

Date Net Asset Value

Portfolio

Portfolio

Rating Assets
Convertible Bonds
Common Stock
Convertible Preferred Stock
Corporate Bonds
Other
Cash

The Fund's portfolio is actively managed and is subject to change. "Other" may include municipal bonds and non-index holdings.

Rating Assets
S.T & N.O.A
1 - 5 YEARS
6 - 10 YEARS
11 - 20 YEARS
21 - 30 YEARS
31 + YEARS
PFD(EQUITY)

The Fund's portfolio is actively managed and is subject to change. "Other" may include municipal bonds and non-index holdings.

Credit Quality Distribution as of 02/28/2019

Rating Assets
A
BBB
BB
B
CCC
Not Rated

Ratings (other than U.S. Treasury securities or securities issued or backed by U.S. agencies) provided by Standard & Poor's, Moody's, and Fitch. For certain securities that are not rated by any of these three agencies, credit ratings from other agencies may be used. Where the rating agencies rate a security differently, Lord Abbett uses the higher credit rating. Ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). Bonds rated BBB or above are considered investment grade. Credit ratings BB and below are lower-rated securities (junk bonds). High-yielding, non-investment-grade bonds (junk bonds) involve higher risks than investment-grade bonds. Adverse conditions may affect the issuer's ability to pay interest and principal on these securities. A portion of the portfolio's securities may not be rated. Breakdown is not an S&P credit rating or an opinion of S&P as to the creditworthiness of such portfolio. Ratings apply to the credit worthiness of the issuers of the underlying securities and not the fund or its shares. Ratings may be subject to change.

Portfolio Positioning as of 12/31/2018

  • Continued employment gains and rising wages paint a healthy backdrop for the American consumer. As such, we continue to favor exposure to companies levered to consumer markets. We have added to the portfolio’s retail exposure, as well as direct & indirect housing exposure as mortgage rates have fallen and valuations remain attractive.
  • The portfolio has an overweight position relative to the ICE BofAML U.S. Convertible Index in the health care sector. We reduced the portfolio’s positions in medical technology and medical device companies, while adding to biopharmaceutical issuers with near-term clinical data catalysts and/or commercial prospects.
  • During the quarter, we reduced the portfolio’s exposure to software companies. We have taken some profits in software as we believe that much of the potential growth within the industry is priced in. Conversely, we have added to semiconductor issuers, specifically issuers with auto exposure, as valuations have reached attractive levels and growth of semiconductor content within the auto industry accelerates.
  • The portfolio’s equity sensitivity is below the broader convertible market. We have found opportunities in higher-yielding securities that may offer improved risk-reward profiles.

Portfolio Details as of 02/28/2019

Total Net Assets
$825.57 M
Number of Issues
112
Average Coupon
2.15%
Average Maturity
5.85 Years

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Average Coupon - The weighted average annual rate of interest on a bond’s face value that the issuer agrees to pay the holder until maturity for all the securities in a portfolio.

Average Maturity - The length of time until the average security in a portfolio will mature or be redeemed by its issuer in proportion to its dollar value. Indicating a portfolio’s sensitivity to general market interest rate changes, a longer average maturity implies greater relative portfolio volatility.

Holding Coupon Maturity Assets
SolarCity Corp. 1.625% 11/01/2019 4.0%
FireEye, Inc. 1.625% 06/01/2035 3.9%
SunPower Corp. 4.000% 01/15/2023 3.5%
Microchip Technology, Inc. 1.625% 02/15/2025 3.4%
Vipshop Holdings Ltd. 1.500% 03/15/2019 2.9%
Wells Fargo & Co. 7.500% - 2.4%
Bank of America Corp. 7.250% - 2.0%
DISH Network Corp. 3.375% 08/15/2026 1.8%
Crown Castle International Corp. 6.880% 08/01/2020 1.7%
Tesla Motors, Inc. 1.250% 03/01/2021 1.7%
% of Total Assets 27.3%

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 Coupon Maturity Assets
SolarCity Corp.1.625% 11/01/20194.1%
FireEye, Inc.1.625% 06/01/20354.0%
SunPower Corp.4.000% 01/15/20233.5%
Microchip Technology, Inc.1.625% 02/15/20253.2%
Vipshop Holdings Ltd.1.500% 03/15/20192.9%
Wells Fargo & Co.7.500% -2.5%
Bank of America Corp.7.250% -2.3%
DISH Network Corp.3.375% 08/15/20261.9%
Crown Castle International Corp.6.880% 08/01/20201.7%
Chesapeake Energy Corp.5.500% 09/15/20261.7%
Tesla Motors, Inc.1.250% 03/01/20211.7%
Herbalife Ltd.2.625% 03/15/20241.6%
Exact Sciences Corp.1.000% 01/15/20251.6%
Scorpio Tankers, Inc.2.375% 07/01/20191.5%
ON Semiconductor Corp.1.000% 12/01/20201.5%
Twilio, Inc.0.250% 06/01/20231.5%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.2.125% 09/01/20261.4%
Okta Inc0.250% 02/15/20231.3%
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.2.500% 03/15/20231.3%
Tornier N.V.2.250% 11/15/20211.3%
Becton, Dickinson & Co.6.130% 05/01/20201.3%
MongoDB Inc0.750% 06/15/20241.3%
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.1.500% 10/15/20201.3%
Atlassian Inc0.625% 05/01/20231.2%
DexCom, Inc.0.750% 05/15/20221.2%
NXP Semiconductor N.V.1.000% 12/01/20191.1%
Wayfair, Inc.1.125% 11/01/20241.1%
Twitter, Inc.0.250% 06/15/20241.1%
Cheniere Energy, Inc.4.250% 03/15/20451.1%
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.3.250% 07/01/20231.1%
Chegg, Inc.0.250% 05/15/20231.0%
Tenneco, Inc.5.000% 07/15/20261.0%
Square, Inc.0.500% 05/15/20231.0%
Mandatory Exchangeable Trust5.750% 06/01/20191.0%
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.7.000% 09/01/20211.0%
Molina Healthcare, Inc.1.125% 01/15/20201.0%
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.6.250% 04/01/20251.0%
Five9, Inc.0.125% 05/01/20230.9%
IAC FinanceCo Inc0.875% 10/01/20220.9%
Etsy, Inc.0.000% 03/01/20230.9%
Caesars Entertainment Corp5.000% 10/01/20240.9%
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.6.000% 09/15/20210.9%
Intel Corp.3.250% 08/01/20390.9%
Patrick Industries, Inc.1.000% 02/01/20230.9%
FTI Consulting, Inc.2.000% 08/15/20230.9%
iQIYI Inc3.750% 12/01/20230.9%
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.2.250% 12/15/20230.8%
Tilray Inc5.000% 10/01/20230.8%
Micron Technology, Inc.2.125% 02/15/20330.8%
Weibo Corp.1.250% 11/15/20220.8%
Benefitfocus, Inc.1.250% 12/15/20230.8%
Micron Technology, Inc.3.000% 11/15/20430.8%
NextEra Energy, Inc.6.120% 09/01/20190.8%
American Tower Corp.0.000% -0.7%
Workday, Inc.1.500% 07/15/20200.7%
Canopy Growth Corp4.250% 07/15/20230.7%
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.1.500% 10/01/20440.7%
Scorpio Tankers, Inc.3.000% 05/15/20220.7%
DHT Holdings, Inc.4.500% 08/15/20210.7%
Everbridge, Inc.1.500% 11/01/20220.7%
Anthem, Inc.2.750% 10/15/20420.7%
Chart Industries, Inc.1.000% 11/15/20240.7%
Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc.0.000% 07/15/20200.7%
Novellus Systems, Inc.2.625% 05/15/20410.6%
Macquarie Infrastructure Co. LLC2.875% 07/15/20190.6%
Gold Exchangeable Ltd.6.875% 05/13/20220.6%
Repligen Corp.2.125% 06/01/20210.6%
Alteryx Inc0.500% 06/01/20230.6%
NextEra Energy, Inc.0.000% -0.6%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc0.000% -0.5%
CONMED Corp.2.625% 02/01/20240.5%
Energizer Holdings, Inc.7.500% 01/15/20220.5%
Azul SA0.000% -0.5%
Exponent, Inc.0.000% -0.5%
Glu Mobile Inc.0.000% -0.5%
FX EUR/USD 03/190.000% 03/07/20190.4%
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.0.000% -0.4%
Mercadolibre, Inc.2.000% 08/15/20280.4%
DexCom, Inc.0.750% 12/01/20230.4%
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.1.500% 11/15/20240.4%
Wingstop, Inc.0.000% -0.4%
Glaukos Corp.0.000% -0.4%
Illumina, Inc.0.500% 06/15/20210.4%
Incyte Corp.0.000% -0.4%
Trade Desk, Inc./The0.000% -0.4%
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.6.050% 03/01/20340.4%
MSCI, Inc.0.000% -0.4%
Intelsat SA4.500% 06/15/20250.4%
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.0.000% -0.4%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.0.000% -0.4%
NVR, Inc.0.000% -0.4%
Pulte Group, Inc.0.000% -0.4%
Rollins, Inc.0.000% -0.4%
Tencent Music Entertainment Group0.000% -0.3%
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.0.000% -0.3%
GW Pharmaceuticals plc0.000% -0.3%
Kornit Digital Ltd.0.000% -0.3%
Post Holdings, Inc.2.500% -0.3%
Zscaler Inc0.000% -0.3%
Penumbra, Inc.0.000% -0.3%
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.0.000% -0.3%
Shopify, Inc.0.000% -0.3%
Acreage Holdings Inc0.000% -0.2%
FX CAD/USD 03/190.000% 03/05/20190.1%
FX CAD/USD 03/190.000% 03/05/20190.1%
FX USD/CAD 03/190.000% 03/05/20190.0%
FX USD/EUR 03/190.000% 03/07/2019-0.1%
FX USD/EUR 03/190.000% 03/07/2019-0.3%
FX USD/CAD 03/190.000% 03/05/2019-0.8%

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.

Dividends & Cap Gains

Dividends & Cap Gains

Dividend Payments

For
YTD Dividends Paidas of 03/19/2019
$0
Dividend Frequency
Quarterly
Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Reinvest & Payable Date Dividend Reinvest Price
12/26/2018 12/27/2018 12/27/2018 $0.05120 $11.90
12/17/2018 12/18/2018 12/18/2018 $0.31070 $12.13
09/27/2018 09/28/2018 09/28/2018 $0.02670 $14.42
06/28/2018 06/29/2018 06/29/2018 $0.02730 $13.77
03/28/2018 03/29/2018 03/29/2018 $0.03630 $13.46

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
03/28/2019 03/29/2019 03/29/2019
06/27/2019 06/28/2019 06/28/2019
09/26/2019 09/27/2019 09/27/2019
12/26/2019 12/27/2019 12/27/2019

Capital Gains Distributions

For
Record Date Reinvest & Payable Date Long-term Short-term * Total Reinvest Price
12/17/2018 12/18/2018 $0.3913 - $0.3913 $12.13
*

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. 

Upcoming Capital Gain Distribution

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
12/17/2019 12/18/2019

Fees & Expenses

Fees & Expenses

Expense Ratioas of 02/28/2019

1.29%

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The 30-Day Standardized Yield represents net investment income earned by a fund over a 30-day period. It is expressed as an annual percentage rate using a method of calculation adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Yields for other share classes will vary.

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

A Note about Risk: Convertible securities are subject to the risks affecting both equity and fixed income securities, including market, credit, liquidity, and interest rate risk.  Convertible securities tend to be more volatile than other fixed income securities, and the markets for convertible securities may be less liquid than markets for common stocks or bonds.  The Fund may invest substantially in high yield, lower-rated securities.  These securities carry increased risks of price volatility, illiquidity, and the possibility of default in the timely payment of interest and principal.  The Fund may invest  in foreign or emerging market securities, which may be adversely affected by  economic, political, or regulatory factors and subject to currency volatility and greater liquidity risk.  The Fund may invest in derivatives, which are subject to greater liquidity, leverage, and counterparty risk. These factors can affect Fund performance.

 

Performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, on any given day or when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. To obtain performance data current to the most recent quarter-end, go to quarter ending performance on our Website or call Lord Abbett at (888) 522-2388.

 

 

Class P - Performance is shown at net asset value (NAV). Class P shares are not subject to front-end or back-end sales charges.

Class P shares are only available on a limited basis through certain financial intermediaries and retirement and benefit plans. For additional information, see the Fund’s current prospectus.

With Sales Charge - Returns with sales charges reflect applicable fees and expenses and include all distributions reinvested.

 

Without Sales Charge - Returns shown are without sales charges and have all distributions reinvested. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower.

 

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

 

Double-Digit Returns - instances of high double-digit returns were achieved primarily during favorable market conditions and may not be sustainable over time.   

 

The ICE BofA Merrill Lynch All Convertibles Index contains issues that have a greater than $50 million aggregate market value. The issues are U.S. dollar-denominated, sold into the U.S. market and publicly traded in the United States.

Source: ICE Data Indices, LLC. 

Source ICE Data Indices, LLC (“ICE”), used with permission. ICE PERMITS USE OF THE ICE BofAML INDICES AND RELATED DATA ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING SAME, DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE SUITABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, AND/OR COMPLETENESS OF THE ICE BofAML INDICES OR ANY DATA INCLUDED IN, RELATED TO, OR DERIVED THEREFROM, ASSUMES NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE FOREGOING, AND DOES NOT SPONSOR, ENDORSE, OR RECOMMEND LORD ABBETT, OR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.

Indexes reflect total return, unless otherwise specified, with all dividends reinvested. Indexes are unmanaged, do not reflect the deduction of fees or expenses, and are not available for direct investment.

 

Lipper Category Average - Peer group averages are based on universes of funds with the same investment objectives. The average return for the peer group is based on the returns of each individual fund within the group for the period shown. This average assumes reinvestment of dividends.

 

Fund Expense Ratio Detail: Reflects expenses for the Fund's fiscal year-end and is subject to change. Fund expenses may fluctuate with market volatility. A substantial reduction in Fund assets (since its most recently completed fiscal year), whether caused by market conditions or significant redemptions or both, will likely cause total operating expenses (as a percentage of Fund assets) to become higher than those shown.

 

 

Lipper Category Average Expense Ratio reflects the average net expenses of Class A shares of all funds with in the peer group based on Lipper data available.

 

Dividends and Capital Gains: The information presented in this section is intended for general information and is not intended to be relied upon and should not be relied upon, as financial, legal or tax advice for any particular investor. We strongly recommend that you contact your financial, legal or tax advisor regarding your particular tax situation.

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