Dividend Growth Fund
Daily price w/o sales charge as of 01/15/2021
$18.07
$0.12
YTD Returns w/o sales charge as of 01/15/2021
0.11%
Lord Abbett Research Fund - Calibrated Dividend Growth Fund was renamed Lord Abbett Research Fund - Dividend Growth Fund effective April 1, 2020.
Summary
Summary
The Fund seeks to deliver total return by investing primarily in stocks of large U.S. companies that have a history of increasing their dividends.
Fund Basicsas of 12/31/2020
- Total Net Assets
- $2.84 B
- Inception Date
- 06/30/2015
- Dividend Frequency
- Quarterly
- Fund Expense Ratio
- 0.70%
- Number of Holdings
- 58
Yield
12-Month Dividend Yield 1 as of 01/15/2021
w/o sales charge | 1.18% |
30-Day Standardized Yield 2 as of 12/31/2020
1.05% |
In absence of the fee waiver, yields shown would have been lower. Yields for other share classes will vary.
Fund Expense Ratio :
0.70%
YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception |
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w/o sales charge | 15.83% | 15.83% | 11.97% | 14.11% | 11.92% | - |
Lipper Category Avg. Equity Income Funds | 4.43% | 4.43% | 6.47% | 9.90% | 9.80% | - |
S&P 500 Index | 18.40% | 18.40% | 14.18% | 15.22% | 13.88% | - |
Fund Expense Ratio :
0.70%
Fund Expense Ratio :
0.70%
YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception |
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w/o sales charge | 15.83% | 15.83% | 11.97% | 14.11% | 11.92% | - |
Lipper Category Avg. Equity Income Funds | 4.43% | 4.43% | 6.47% | 9.90% | 9.80% | - |
S&P 500 Index | 18.40% | 18.40% | 14.18% | 15.22% | 13.88% | - |
Fund Expense Ratio :
0.70%
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.
Holdings as of 12/31/2020View Portfolio
Holding | Assets |
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Microsoft Corp. | 4.8% |
CSG Systems International, Inc. | 3.1% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2.9% |
Comcast Corp. | 2.8% |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 2.7% |
Accenture Ltd. | 2.6% |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 2.6% |
Union Pacific Corp. | 2.6% |
Walt Disney Co/The | 2.6% |
NIKE, Inc. | 2.5% |
The Fund's portfolio is actively managed and portfolio characteristics, such as individual holdings and sector weightings may change significantly over time. The portfolio data is for information only. It does not constitute a recommendation or an offer for a particular security or fund, nor should it be taken as a solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell securities or other investments.
Sector Allocationas of 12/31/2020View Portfolio
Sector | Weighting |
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Sector | Weighting |
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Communication Services | |
Real Estate | |
Utilities | |
Bonds | |
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 01/15/2021
w/o sales charge | 1.18% |
30-Day Standardized Yield 2 as of 12/31/2020
Subsidized5 | Un-Subsidized6 | |
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w/o sales charge | 1.05% | 1.05% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
0.70%
YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception |
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w/o sales charge | 15.83% | 15.83% | 11.97% | 14.11% | 11.92% | - |
Lipper Category Avg. Equity Income Funds | 4.43% | 4.43% | 6.47% | 9.90% | 9.80% | - |
S&P 500 Index | 18.40% | 18.40% | 14.18% | 15.22% | 13.88% | - |
Fund Expense Ratio :
0.70%
Fund Expense Ratio :
0.70%
YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception |
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w/o sales charge | 15.83% | 15.83% | 11.97% | 14.11% | 11.92% | - |
Lipper Category Avg. Equity Income Funds | 4.43% | 4.43% | 6.47% | 9.90% | 9.80% | - |
S&P 500 Index | 18.40% | 18.40% | 14.18% | 15.22% | 13.88% | - |
Fund Expense Ratio :
0.70%
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 | S&P 500 Index |
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2020 | 15.83% | 18.40% |
2019 | 26.93% | 31.49% |
2018 | -4.52% | -4.38% |
2017 | 19.37% | 21.83% |
2016 | 15.46% | 11.96% |
2015 | -2.19% | 1.38% |
2014 | 11.83% | 13.69% |
2013 | 28.25% | 32.39% |
2012 | 13.34% | 16.00% |
2011 | 0.21% | 2.11% |
2010 | 15.12% | - |
2009 | 23.76% | - |
2008 | -27.06% | - |
2007 | 3.36% | - |
2006 | 15.19% | - |
2005 | 3.98% | - |
2004 | 17.18% | - |
Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Yearly Returns |
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2021 | - | - | - | - | 0.11% |
2020 | -19.79% | 19.27% | 9.58% | 10.48% | 15.83% |
2019 | 12.04% | 4.05% | 4.34% | 4.35% | 26.93% |
2018 | -2.73% | 1.37% | 8.46% | -10.72% | -4.52% |
2017 | 4.47% | 2.57% | 3.41% | 7.72% | 19.37% |
2016 | 6.16% | 4.99% | 0.75% | 2.82% | 15.46% |
2015 | -0.06% | -2.19% | -5.63% | 6.03% | -2.19% |
2014 | 1.57% | 4.79% | -1.42% | 6.58% | 11.83% |
2013 | 10.48% | 1.40% | 5.34% | 8.68% | 28.25% |
2012 | 10.84% | -3.64% | 5.74% | 0.36% | 13.34% |
2011 | 5.66% | -0.13% | -13.85% | 10.23% | 0.21% |
2010 | 4.84% | -8.11% | 10.35% | 8.29% | 15.12% |
2009 | -5.07% | 9.93% | 12.50% | 5.42% | 23.76% |
2008 | -8.54% | -0.33% | -9.02% | -12.05% | -27.06% |
2007 | 3.54% | 4.31% | -1.09% | -3.24% | 3.36% |
2006 | 2.40% | 0.72% | 3.42% | 7.99% | 15.19% |
2005 | -1.04% | 2.08% | 2.70% | 0.22% | 3.98% |
2004 | - | - | - | 8.87% | 17.18% |
NAV HISTORICAL PRICES
Date | Net Asset Value |
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Portfolio
Portfolio
Holding | Sector | Assets |
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Microsoft Corp. | Information Technology | 4.8% |
CSG Systems International, Inc. | Financials | 3.1% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Financials | 2.9% |
Comcast Corp. | Communication Services | 2.8% |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | Information Technology | 2.7% |
Accenture Ltd. | Information Technology | 2.6% |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | Information Technology | 2.6% |
Union Pacific Corp. | Industrials | 2.6% |
Walt Disney Co/The | Communication Services | 2.6% |
NIKE, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | 2.5% |
The Fund's portfolio is actively managed and portfolio characteristics, such as individual holdings and sector weightings may change significantly over time. The portfolio data is for information only. It does not constitute a recommendation or an offer for a particular security or fund, nor should it be taken as a solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell securities or other investments.
Holding | Sector | Assets |
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Microsoft Corp. | Information Technology | 4.7% |
Comcast Corp. | Communication Services | 3.1% |
BlackRock, Inc. | Financials | 3.0% |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | Information Technology | 2.8% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Financials | 2.6% |
Union Pacific Corp. | Industrials | 2.6% |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | Information Technology | 2.6% |
Accenture Ltd. | Information Technology | 2.6% |
McDonald's Corp. | Consumer Discretionary | 2.6% |
Visa, Inc. | Information Technology | 2.5% |
NIKE, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | 2.5% |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | Materials | 2.3% |
Abbott Laboratories | Health Care | 2.2% |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | Financials | 2.0% |
Walt Disney Co/The | Communication Services | 1.9% |
Danaher Corp. | Health Care | 1.9% |
McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. | Financials | 1.9% |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | Utilities | 1.9% |
AbbVie, Inc. | Health Care | 1.9% |
TJX Cos., Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | 1.9% |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | Information Technology | 1.8% |
Lowe's Cos, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | 1.8% |
Analog Devices, Inc. | Information Technology | 1.7% |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. | Consumer Staples | 1.7% |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Consumer Staples | 1.7% |
Apple, Inc. | Information Technology | 1.6% |
Total S.A. | Energy | 1.6% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | Health Care | 1.6% |
Coca-Cola Co. | Consumer Staples | 1.5% |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | Industrials | 1.5% |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | Communication Services | 1.5% |
ACE Ltd. | Financials | 1.5% |
Sysco Corp. | Consumer Staples | 1.5% |
Johnson & Johnson, Inc. | Health Care | 1.5% |
Dover Corp. | Industrials | 1.5% |
Waste Management, Inc. | Industrials | 1.5% |
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | Industrials | 1.5% |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | Industrials | 1.5% |
United Technologies Corp. | Industrials | 1.5% |
CMS Energy Corp. | Utilities | 1.4% |
Moody's Corp. | Financials | 1.4% |
Zoetis, Inc. | Health Care | 1.4% |
Intuit, Inc. | Information Technology | 1.3% |
Dollar General Corp. | Consumer Discretionary | 1.3% |
Wisconsin Energy Corp. | Utilities | 1.3% |
Pool Corp. | Consumer Discretionary | 1.2% |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | Industrials | 1.1% |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | Health Care | 1.1% |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | Financials | 1.1% |
Merck & Co., Inc. | Health Care | 1.1% |
Masco Corp. | Industrials | 1.1% |
Home Depot USA, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | Information Technology | 1.0% |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | Financials | 1.0% |
NVIDIA Corp. | Information Technology | 0.9% |
Procter & Gamble Co. | Consumer Staples | 0.7% |
Call Money Futures | Undefined | 0.0% |
S&P500 EMINI FUT DEC20 | Undefined | 0.0% |
Sector Allocationas of 12/31/2020
Sector | Weighting | Fund Change from Previous Quarter |
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Sector | Weighting | Fund Change from Previous Quarter |
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Real Estate | 0.0% | |
Utilities |
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Bonds |
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Consumer Discretionary |
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Consumer Staples |
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Energy |
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Health Care |
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PORTFOLIO DETAILS as of 12/31/2020
- Total Net Assets
- $2.84 B
- Number of Holdings
- 58
- Weighted Average Market Cap.
- 261.4 B
- P/B Ratio
- 5.3x
- P/E Ratio
- 30.7x
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.
Contributors & Detractors as of 12/31/2020
Contributors
Holding | Contribution |
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Walt Disney Co. | 0.8% |
BlackRock, Inc. | 0.8% |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 0.7% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 0.6% |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | 0.5% |
Detractors
Holding | Contribution |
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McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. | -0.2% |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | -0.2% |
Lowe's Cos, Inc. | -0.1% |
Wisconsin Energy Corp. | -0.1% |
NVIDIA Corp. | -0.1% |
% Contribution reflects the effect of the individual stock's performance on the Fund's overall performance for the period. Individual holdings and their effect on Fund performance may change significantly over time. Investors should consider the overall performance of the Fund before making a decision on whether or not to invest in the Fund.
Attribution Analysis
Dividend Growth Fund | Benchmark | Variance | |||||
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Sector | Avg. Weight | Base Return | Avg. Weight | Base Return | Stock Selection | Group Weight | Total |
Source: Wilshire Attribution Software. GICS sector classification; non-GICS securities classified by Lord Abbett. Sectors may include many industries.
Dividends & Cap Gains
Dividends & Cap Gains
Dividend Payments
- YTD Dividends Paidas of 01/15/2021
- $0
- Dividend Frequency
- Quarterly
Record Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Reinvest & Payable Date | Dividend | Reinvest Price |
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12/28/2020 | 12/29/2020 | 12/29/2020 | $0.04510 | $17.82 |
09/28/2020 | 09/29/2020 | 09/29/2020 | $0.05060 | $16.64 |
06/29/2020 | 06/30/2020 | 06/30/2020 | $0.06020 | $15.35 |
03/26/2020 | 03/27/2020 | 03/27/2020 | $0.05720 | $12.73 |
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 |
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03/29/2021 | 03/30/2021 | 03/30/2021 |
06/28/2021 | 06/29/2021 | 06/29/2021 |
09/28/2021 | 09/29/2021 | 09/29/2021 |
12/28/2021 | 12/29/2021 | 12/29/2021 |
Capital Gains Distributions
Record Date | Reinvest & Payable Date | Long-term | Short-term * | Total | Reinvest Price |
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12/17/2020 | 12/18/2020 | $0.4264 | - | $0.4264 | $17.85 |
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 |
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12/16/2021 | 12/17/2021 |
Fees & Expenses
Fees & Expenses
EXPENSE RATIOas of 12/31/2020
0.70% |
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