Developing Growth Fund
Daily price w/o sales charge as of 04/25/2024
$25.52
$0.01
YTD Returns w/o sales charge as of 04/25/2024
5.24%
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Summary
Summary
Fund Basicsas of 03/28/2024
- Total Net Assets
- $2.58 B
- Inception Date
- 12/30/1997
- Dividend Frequency
- Annually
- Fund Gross Expense Ratio
- 0.67%
- Fund Net Expense Ratio
- 0.67%
- Number of Holdings
- 78
- Minimum Initial Investment
-
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.67%
Net 0.67%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 12/30/1997 |
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| w/o sales charge | 12.70% | 13.07% | -9.01% | 6.65% | 8.11% | 8.64% |
| Lipper Category Avg. Small-Cap Growth Funds | 8.42% | 19.11% | -1.53% | 8.92% | 8.85% | - |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index | 7.58% | 20.35% | -2.68% | 7.38% | 7.89% | 6.82% |
| w/ sales charge | 12.70% | 13.07% | -9.01% | 6.65% | 8.11% | 8.64% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.67%
Net 0.67%
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.67%
Net 0.67%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 12/30/1997 |
|---|
| w/o sales charge | 12.70% | 13.07% | -9.01% | 6.65% | 8.11% | 8.64% |
| Lipper Category Avg. Small-Cap Growth Funds | 8.42% | 19.11% | -1.53% | 8.92% | 8.85% | - |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index | 7.58% | 20.35% | -2.68% | 7.38% | 7.89% | 6.82% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.67%
Net 0.67%
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 for future results.
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS as of 03/28/2024View Portfolio
| Holding | Assets |
|---|---|
| Cava Group Inc | 2.5% |
| Wingstop Inc | 2.2% |
| Trex Co Inc | 2.2% |
| Comfort Systems USA Inc | 2.1% |
| AeroVironment Inc | 2.1% |
| Saia Inc | 2.1% |
| Blueprint Medicines Corp | 2.0% |
| CyberArk Software Ltd | 2.0% |
| Glaukos Corp | 2.0% |
| RxSight Inc | 1.9% |
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 03/28/2024View Portfolio
| Sector | Weighting |
|---|
| 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
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.67%
Net 0.67%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 12/30/1997 |
|---|
| w/o sales charge | 12.70% | 13.07% | -9.01% | 6.65% | 8.11% | 8.64% |
| Lipper Category Avg. Small-Cap Growth Funds | 8.42% | 19.11% | -1.53% | 8.92% | 8.85% | - |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index | 7.58% | 20.35% | -2.68% | 7.38% | 7.89% | 6.82% |
| w/ sales charge | 12.70% | 13.07% | -9.01% | 6.65% | 8.11% | 8.64% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.67%
Net 0.67%
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.67%
Net 0.67%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 12/30/1997 |
|---|
| w/o sales charge | 12.70% | 13.07% | -9.01% | 6.65% | 8.11% | 8.64% |
| Lipper Category Avg. Small-Cap Growth Funds | 8.42% | 19.11% | -1.53% | 8.92% | 8.85% | - |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index | 7.58% | 20.35% | -2.68% | 7.38% | 7.89% | 6.82% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
Gross 0.67%
Net 0.67%
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 for future results.
| Year | Fund Returns | Russell 2000® Growth Index |
|---|
| 2023 | 8.74% | 18.66% |
| 2022 | -35.92% | -26.36% |
| 2021 | -2.41% | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 72.95% | 34.63% |
| 2019 | 32.25% | 28.48% |
| 2018 | 5.37% | -9.31% |
| 2017 | 30.27% | 22.17% |
| 2016 | -2.48% | 11.32% |
| 2015 | -8.64% | -1.38% |
| 2014 | 3.56% | 5.60% |
| 2013 | 57.77% | - |
| 2012 | 10.73% | - |
| 2011 | -1.30% | - |
| 2010 | 37.01% | - |
| 2009 | 47.54% | - |
| 2008 | -47.31% | - |
| 2007 | 36.29% | - |
| 2006 | 12.86% | - |
| 2005 | 12.31% | - |
| 2004 | 6.39% | - |
| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|
| 2024 | 12.70% | - | - | - |
| 2023 | 8.39% | 3.31% | -12.94% | 11.55% |
| 2022 | -19.22% | -21.10% | 0.68% | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 1.72% | 2.93% | -3.63% | -3.28% |
| 2020 | -16.89% | 40.70% | 15.98% | 27.53% |
| 2019 | 27.04% | 9.18% | -11.29% | 7.48% |
| 2018 | 7.20% | 15.07% | 12.25% | -23.90% |
| 2017 | 8.45% | 4.10% | 7.18% | 7.67% |
| 2016 | -10.24% | 2.28% | 10.94% | -4.25% |
| 2015 | 7.18% | 2.69% | -15.63% | -1.62% |
| 2014 | 1.76% | 0.24% | -5.71% | 7.66% |
| 2013 | 13.60% | 10.13% | 18.88% | 6.09% |
| 2012 | 12.24% | -2.59% | 5.66% | -4.16% |
| 2011 | 10.32% | 1.61% | -20.78% | 11.16% |
| 2010 | 8.25% | -7.85% | 16.61% | 17.79% |
| 2009 | -2.06% | 24.50% | 14.24% | 5.91% |
| 2008 | -21.75% | 6.69% | -11.69% | -28.53% |
| 2007 | 4.75% | 13.67% | 9.96% | 4.10% |
| 2006 | 16.07% | -6.14% | -6.74% | 11.08% |
| 2005 | -5.76% | 5.86% | 9.71% | 2.62% |
| 2004 | 2.15% | 0.26% | -6.94% | 11.64% |
| 2003 | -3.21% | 21.50% | 9.82% | 8.80% |
| 2002 | 0.13% | -11.79% | -23.72% | 5.00% |
| 2001 | -17.33% | 16.13% | -22.60% | 25.77% |
| 2000 | 3.54% | -13.66% | -0.45% | -7.36% |
| 1999 | 1.48% | 11.84% | -3.36% | 26.59% |
| 1998 | 11.63% | -2.88% | -21.97% | 28.41% |
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 |
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Portfolio
Portfolio
| Holding | Sector | Assets |
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| Cava Group Inc | Consumer Discretionary | 2.5% |
| Wingstop Inc | Consumer Discretionary | 2.2% |
| Trex Co Inc | Industrials | 2.2% |
| Comfort Systems USA Inc | Industrials | 2.1% |
| AeroVironment Inc | Industrials | 2.1% |
| Saia Inc | Industrials | 2.1% |
| Blueprint Medicines Corp | Health Care | 2.0% |
| CyberArk Software Ltd | Information Technology | 2.0% |
| Glaukos Corp | Health Care | 2.0% |
| RxSight Inc | Health Care | 1.9% |
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 |
|---|
| Super Micro Computer Inc | Information Technology | 2.1% |
| Cava Group Inc | Consumer Discretionary | 2.1% |
| Wingstop Inc | Consumer Discretionary | 2.1% |
| RxSight Inc | Health Care | 2.1% |
| Saia Inc | Industrials | 2.0% |
| Comfort Systems USA Inc | Industrials | 2.0% |
| Trex Co Inc | Industrials | 2.0% |
| Blueprint Medicines Corp | Health Care | 2.0% |
| CyberArk Software Ltd | Information Technology | 2.0% |
| Duolingo Inc | Consumer Discretionary | 1.9% |
| Appfolio Inc | Information Technology | 1.9% |
| Glaukos Corp | Health Care | 1.9% |
| Arcellx Inc | Health Care | 1.8% |
| Natera Inc | Health Care | 1.8% |
| AeroVironment Inc | Industrials | 1.7% |
| Onto Innovation Inc | Information Technology | 1.7% |
| Gitlab Inc | Information Technology | 1.6% |
| Camtek Ltd/Israel | Information Technology | 1.6% |
| Krystal Biotech Inc | Health Care | 1.6% |
| TransMedics Group Inc | Health Care | 1.6% |
| Freshpet Inc | Consumer Staples | 1.6% |
| Bridgebio Pharma Inc | Health Care | 1.5% |
| JFrog Ltd | Information Technology | 1.5% |
| AAON Inc | Industrials | 1.5% |
| SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc | Health Care | 1.5% |
| AvidXchange Holdings Inc | Financials | 1.4% |
| elf Beauty Inc | Consumer Staples | 1.4% |
| Viking Therapeutics Inc | Health Care | 1.4% |
| EMCOR Group Inc | Industrials | 1.3% |
| Agilysys Inc | Information Technology | 1.3% |
| Parsons Corp | Industrials | 1.3% |
| SentinelOne Inc | Information Technology | 1.2% |
| Crane Co | Industrials | 1.2% |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc | Consumer Discretionary | 1.2% |
| SPS Commerce Inc | Information Technology | 1.2% |
| Piper Sandler Cos | Financials | 1.1% |
| Nuvalent Inc | Health Care | 1.1% |
| Freshworks Inc | Information Technology | 1.1% |
| Monday.com Ltd | Information Technology | 1.1% |
| Axon Enterprise Inc | Industrials | 1.1% |
| XPO Inc | Industrials | 1.1% |
| StoneCo Ltd | Financials | 1.1% |
| Remitly Global Inc | Financials | 1.1% |
| nVent Electric PLC | Industrials | 1.0% |
| MakeMyTrip Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
| Verra Mobility Corp | Industrials | 1.0% |
| Rambus Inc | Information Technology | 1.0% |
| Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc | Health Care | 1.0% |
| Samsara Inc | Information Technology | 1.0% |
| MSA Safety Inc | Industrials | 1.0% |
| Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc | Health Care | 1.0% |
| Hamilton Lane Inc | Financials | 1.0% |
| Tetra Tech Inc | Industrials | 1.0% |
| Sterling Infrastructure Inc | Industrials | 1.0% |
| Globant SA | Information Technology | 0.9% |
| Evercore Inc | Financials | 0.9% |
| Deckers Outdoor Corp | Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
| Descartes Systems Group Inc/The | Information Technology | 0.9% |
| iRhythm Technologies Inc | Health Care | 0.9% |
| Vaxcyte Inc | Health Care | 0.8% |
| Guidewire Software Inc | Information Technology | 0.8% |
| Shake Shack Inc | Consumer Discretionary | 0.8% |
| Varonis Systems Inc | Information Technology | 0.8% |
| Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc | Health Care | 0.8% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | Information Technology | 0.8% |
| AZEK Co Inc/The | Industrials | 0.8% |
| Five9 Inc | Information Technology | 0.8% |
| BellRing Brands Inc | Consumer Staples | 0.8% |
| Oddity Tech Ltd | Consumer Staples | 0.7% |
| DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | Information Technology | 0.7% |
| NEXTracker Inc | Industrials | 0.7% |
| Immunovant Inc | Health Care | 0.7% |
| Upwork Inc | Industrials | 0.7% |
| Global-e Online Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | 0.6% |
| Quanterix Corp | Health Care | 0.6% |
| Janux Therapeutics Inc | Health Care | 0.5% |
| Integral Ad Science Holding Corp | Communication Services | 0.5% |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc | Health Care | 0.5% |
| Cytokinetics Inc | Health Care | 0.4% |
| Cymabay Therapeutics Inc | Health Care | 0.4% |
| Lyft Inc | Industrials | 0.3% |
| Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc | Information Technology | 0.2% |
| Endava PLC | Information Technology | 0.2% |
| Generac Holdings Inc | Industrials | 0.2% |
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 03/28/2024
| Sector | Weighting | Fund Change from Previous Quarter |
|---|
| Sector | Weighting | Fund Change from Previous Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Services |
 2.9%
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| Real Estate | 0.0% | |
| Utilities | 0.0% | |
| Consumer Discretionary |
1.6%
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| Consumer Staples |
0.1%
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| Energy |
1.7%
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| Financials |
1.6%
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| Health Care |
0.3%
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| Industrials |
3.6%
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| Information Technology |
3.8%
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| Materials | 0.0% |
Dividends & Cap Gains
Dividends & Cap Gains
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2024 | 11/26/2024 | 11/26/2024 |
Capital Gains Distributions
| Record Date | Reinvest & Payable Date | Long-term | Short-term * | Total | Reinvest Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2021 | 11/23/2021 | $3.3406 | - | $3.3406 | $36.00 |
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
Expense Ratioas of 03/31/2024
| Fund Gross Expense Ratio | Fund Net Expense Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67% | 0.67% |
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Fund Story
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