International Opportunities Fund
Daily price w/o sales charge as of 09/29/2016
$16.52
$0.16
YTD Returns w/o sales charge as of 09/29/2016
1.10%
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Summary
Summary
The Fund seeks to deliver a high level of total return by investing primarily in stocks of small to mid-sized international companies.
Fund Basicsas of 08/31/2016
- Total Net Assets
- $575.52 M
- Inception Date
- 12/13/1996
- Dividend Frequency
- Annually
- Number of Holdings
- 115
- CUSIP
- 543915854
- Minimum Initial Investment
- $1,500+
Expense Ratioas of 08/31/2016
Fund Expense Ratio :
1.33%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 12/13/1996 |
|---|
| w/o sales charge | -0.86% | 2.21% | 5.77% | 7.74% | 3.72% | 4.83% |
| Lipper Category Avg. International Small/Mid-Cap Growth | 1.77% | 3.68% | 4.48% | 6.89% | 4.00% | - |
| S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index | 4.35% | 6.13% | 6.91% | 7.20% | 4.41% | - |
| w/ sales charge | -6.57% | -3.67% | 3.70% | 6.47% | 3.11% | 4.51% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
1.33%
Fund Expense Ratio :
1.33%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 12/13/1996 |
|---|
| w/o sales charge | -5.45% | -7.77% | 5.50% | 4.70% | 3.47% | 4.62% |
| Lipper Category Avg. International Small/Mid-Cap Growth | -2.54% | -6.03% | 4.37% | 4.21% | 3.73% | - |
| S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index | -0.78% | -3.80% | 7.14% | 4.19% | 4.16% | - |
| w/ sales charge | -10.90% | -13.08% | 3.43% | 3.46% | 2.86% | 4.30% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
1.33%
Returns with sales charges reflect a maximum sales charge of 5.75%.
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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Countryas of 08/31/2016View Portfolio
| Country | Assets |
|---|
| Japan | 22.8% |
| United Kingdom | 7.6% |
| Germany | 7.2% |
| Canada | 5.5% |
| France | 5.1% |
| Sweden | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 4.7% |
| Australia | 4.3% |
| India | 4.2% |
| Italy | 4.2% |
| Finland | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | 2.9% |
| Spain | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | 2.7% |
| United States | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 1.7% |
| Israel | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | 1.1% |
| Philippines | 1.1% |
| China | 0.9% |
| Republic of Korea | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% |
| Singapore | 0.8% |
| Austria | 0.7% |
| Bermuda | 0.7% |
Region classifications of countries are defined by Lord Abbett and may not be consistent with the MSCI region definitions. Country classifications of securities held within the universe of MSCI indexes are defined by MSCI. Country classifications of securities held by the portfolio only, and not included within the universe of MSCI indexes, are defined by Lord Abbett.
| Region | Weighting | Fund Change from Previous Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Europe ex-U.K. |
 1.8%
|
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| Japan | 0.0% | |
| Asia/Pacific |
1.8%
|
|
| Americas |
2.8%
|
|
| United Kingdom |
0.9%
|
|
| Cash |
0.1%
|
Regional Allocation source: Lord Abbett and Bloomberg. Sector Breakdown source: Wilshire. Region classifications of countries are defined by Lord Abbett and may not be consistent with the MSCI region definitions. Country classifications of securities held within the universe of MSCI indexes are defined by MSCI. Country classifications of securities held by the portfolio only, and not included within the universe of MSCI indexes, are defined by Lord Abbett.
| Sector | Weighting | Fund Change from Previous Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Discretionary |
2.4%
|
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| Telecommunication Services |
0.1%
|
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| Utilities | 0.0% | |
| Not Classified |
0.9%
|
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| Consumer Staples |
1.9%
|
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| Energy |
0.2%
|
|
| Financials |
10.1%
|
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| Health Care |
0.1%
|
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| Industrials |
0.9%
|
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| Information Technology |
1.9%
|
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| Materials |
0.2%
|
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| Real Estate |
12.5%
|
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Performance
Performance
Fund Expense Ratio :
1.33%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 12/13/1996 |
|---|
| w/o sales charge | -0.86% | 2.21% | 5.77% | 7.74% | 3.72% | 4.83% |
| Lipper Category Avg. International Small/Mid-Cap Growth | 1.77% | 3.68% | 4.48% | 6.89% | 4.00% | - |
| S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index | 4.35% | 6.13% | 6.91% | 7.20% | 4.41% | - |
| w/ sales charge | -6.57% | -3.67% | 3.70% | 6.47% | 3.11% | 4.51% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
1.33%
Fund Expense Ratio :
1.33%
| YTD | 1-YR | 3-YR | 5-YR | 10-YR | Since Inception 12/13/1996 |
|---|
| w/o sales charge | -5.45% | -7.77% | 5.50% | 4.70% | 3.47% | 4.62% |
| Lipper Category Avg. International Small/Mid-Cap Growth | -2.54% | -6.03% | 4.37% | 4.21% | 3.73% | - |
| S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index | -0.78% | -3.80% | 7.14% | 4.19% | 4.16% | - |
| w/ sales charge | -10.90% | -13.08% | 3.43% | 3.46% | 2.86% | 4.30% |
Fund Expense Ratio :
1.33%
Returns with sales charges reflect a maximum sales charge of 5.75%.
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.
Best returns
| Durations | Fund Returns | Blended Index |
|---|
| 3-Mo | 43.29 | 40.21 |
| 1-Yr | 75.11 | 69.54 |
Worst returns
| Durations | Fund Returns | Blended Index |
|---|
| 3-Mo | -39.95 | -40.89 |
| 1-Yr | -57.81 | -53.76 |
Best & Worst returns reflect a cumulative return for the three-month and one-year periods.
| Year | Fund Returns | S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index |
|---|
| 2015 | 9.86% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | -6.06% | -3.42% |
| 2013 | 30.99% | 26.06% |
| 2012 | 20.35% | 18.55% |
| 2011 | -15.23% | -14.49% |
| 2010 | 21.27% | 21.96% |
| 2009 | 49.08% | 45.07% |
| 2008 | -51.20% | -47.67% |
| 2007 | 4.17% | 7.34% |
| 2006 | 28.67% | 29.42% |
| 2005 | 25.40% | - |
| 2004 | 20.62% | - |
| 2003 | 42.54% | - |
| 2002 | -21.64% | - |
| 2001 | -31.32% | - |
| 2000 | -23.55% | - |
| 1999 | 27.26% | - |
| 1998 | 15.50% | - |
| 1997 | 19.71% | - |
| 1996 | 0.42% | - |
| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Yearly Returns |
|---|
| 2016 | -1.22% | -4.28% | - | - | 1.10% |
| 2015 | 6.70% | 5.55% | -7.09% | 4.99% | 9.86% |
| 2014 | 1.04% | 2.35% | -7.80% | -1.49% | -6.06% |
| 2013 | 9.23% | -0.34% | 11.78% | 7.65% | 30.99% |
| 2012 | 15.23% | -9.22% | 10.25% | 4.36% | 20.35% |
| 2011 | 1.27% | 2.35% | -20.99% | 3.51% | -15.23% |
| 2010 | 4.32% | -11.73% | 19.65% | 10.08% | 21.27% |
| 2009 | -11.19% | 36.73% | 22.70% | 0.05% | 49.08% |
| 2008 | -12.51% | -4.94% | -24.96% | -21.80% | -51.20% |
| 2007 | 4.86% | 7.15% | -1.88% | -5.52% | 4.17% |
| 2006 | 12.95% | -2.93% | 3.43% | 13.46% | 28.67% |
| 2005 | 1.51% | 1.58% | 13.46% | 7.18% | 25.40% |
| 2004 | 9.23% | 2.19% | -4.08% | 12.66% | 20.62% |
| 2003 | -5.90% | 18.47% | 11.73% | 14.43% | 42.54% |
| 2002 | -3.84% | -1.03% | -20.18% | 3.16% | -21.64% |
| 2001 | -19.66% | -0.95% | -19.68% | 7.46% | -31.32% |
| 2000 | 15.71% | -13.41% | -0.52% | -23.30% | -23.55% |
| 1999 | -0.15% | 8.58% | -2.42% | 20.29% | 27.26% |
| 1998 | 23.70% | 4.93% | -19.01% | 9.86% | 15.50% |
| 1997 | 6.23% | 5.17% | 2.93% | 4.10% | 19.71% |
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | 0.42% |
Performance is shown for each quarter and each calendar year. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Growth of $10,000 as of 08/31/2016
NAV Historical Prices
| Date | Net Asset Value |
|---|
Portfolio
Portfolio
Countryas of 08/31/2016
| Country | Assets |
|---|
| Japan | 22.8% |
| United Kingdom | 7.6% |
| Germany | 7.2% |
| Canada | 5.5% |
| France | 5.1% |
| Sweden | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 4.7% |
| Australia | 4.3% |
| India | 4.2% |
| Italy | 4.2% |
| Finland | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | 2.9% |
| Spain | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | 2.7% |
| United States | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 1.7% |
| Israel | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | 1.1% |
| Philippines | 1.1% |
| China | 0.9% |
| Republic of Korea | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% |
| Singapore | 0.8% |
| Austria | 0.7% |
| Bermuda | 0.7% |
Region classifications of countries are defined by Lord Abbett and may not be consistent with the MSCI region definitions. Country classifications of securities held within the universe of MSCI indexes are defined by MSCI. Country classifications of securities held by the portfolio only, and not included within the universe of MSCI indexes, are defined by Lord Abbett.
| Region | Weighting | Fund Change from Previous Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Europe ex-U.K. |
1.8%
|
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| Japan | 0.0% | |
| Asia/Pacific |
1.8%
|
|
| Americas |
2.8%
|
|
| United Kingdom |
0.9%
|
|
| Cash |
0.1%
|
Regional Allocation source: Lord Abbett and Bloomberg. Sector Breakdown source: Wilshire. Region classifications of countries are defined by Lord Abbett and may not be consistent with the MSCI region definitions. Country classifications of securities held within the universe of MSCI indexes are defined by MSCI. Country classifications of securities held by the portfolio only, and not included within the universe of MSCI indexes, are defined by Lord Abbett.
| Sector | Weighting | Fund Change from Previous Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Discretionary |
2.4%
|
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| Telecommunication Services |
0.1%
|
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| Utilities | 0.0% | |
| Not Classified |
0.9%
|
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| Consumer Staples |
1.9%
|
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| Energy |
0.2%
|
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| Financials |
10.1%
|
|
| Health Care |
0.1%
|
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| Industrials |
0.9%
|
|
| Information Technology |
1.9%
|
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| Materials |
0.2%
|
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| Real Estate |
12.5%
|
Portfolio Details as of 08/31/2016
- Weighted Average Market Cap.
- 2.4 B
- P/E Ratio
- 16.1x
- P/B Ratio
- 1.9x
- Portfolio Turnover Ratio as of 10/30/2015
- 81.5%
- Number of Holdings
- 115
- Total Net Assets
- $575.52 M
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Market Capitalization Breakdown - Morningstar separates stock portfolio holdings into five market-capitalization groups: Giant, Large, Mid, Small, and Micro. Of the 5000 largest domestic stocks in their equities database, the top 1% are categorized as Giant, the next 4% are Large, the next 15% are Mid, the next 30% are Small, and the remaining 50% are Micro. Stocks outside of the largest 5000 are also classified as Micro.
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.
| Holding | Sector | Assets |
|---|
| Hitachi High-Technologies Corp. | Information Technology | 1.7% |
| Dewan Housing Finance Corp. Ltd. | Financials | 1.7% |
| Amer Sports OYJ | Consumer Discretionary | 1.7% |
| Bank Tabungan Negara Persero Tbk PT | Financials | 1.6% |
| Cramo OYJ | Industrials | 1.5% |
| Loomis AB | Industrials | 1.5% |
| Altran Technologies S.A. | Information Technology | 1.5% |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Undefined | 1.5% |
| Frutarom Industries Ltd. | Materials | 1.5% |
| SUMCO Corp. | Information Technology | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Undefined | 2.5% |
| Cembra Money Bank AG | Financials | 1.6% |
| Hitachi High-Technologies Corp. | Information Technology | 1.6% |
| Bank Tabungan Negara Persero Tbk PT | Financials | 1.6% |
| Amer Sports OYJ | Consumer Discretionary | 1.5% |
| Loomis AB | Industrials | 1.5% |
| OBIC Co., Ltd. | Information Technology | 1.5% |
| Charter Hall Group | Financials | 1.5% |
| Altran Technologies S.A. | Information Technology | 1.5% |
| Sundrug Co. Ltd. | Consumer Staples | 1.4% |
| AusNet Services | Utilities | 1.4% |
| Cramo OYJ | Industrials | 1.4% |
| Stabilus SA | Industrials | 1.4% |
| Frutarom Industries Ltd. | Materials | 1.4% |
| Gerresheimer AG | Health Care | 1.4% |
| Techtronic Industries Co. | Consumer Discretionary | 1.3% |
| Emera, Inc. | Utilities | 1.3% |
| Hulic Co. Ltd. | Financials | 1.3% |
| Ebro Puleva S.A. | Consumer Staples | 1.3% |
| United Drug plc | Health Care | 1.3% |
| Dewan Housing Finance Corp. Ltd. | Financials | 1.3% |
| Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A. | Consumer Staples | 1.2% |
| St Marc Holdings Co. Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 1.2% |
| Elior Participations SCA | Consumer Discretionary | 1.2% |
| Cairn Homes plc | Consumer Discretionary | 1.2% |
| Diploma plc | Industrials | 1.2% |
| Arrow Global Group plc | Financials | 1.2% |
| Korian SA | Health Care | 1.2% |
| SCSK Corp. | Information Technology | 1.2% |
| Nabtesco Corp. | Industrials | 1.1% |
| Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | Health Care | 1.1% |
| Spotless Group Holdings Ltd. | Industrials | 1.1% |
| CKD Corp. | Industrials | 1.1% |
| Nichirei Corp. | Consumer Staples | 1.1% |
| GLP J-Reit | Financials | 1.1% |
| Nexity SA | Financials | 1.1% |
| Mapletree Industrial Trust | Financials | 1.1% |
| Whitecap Resources, Inc. | Energy | 1.1% |
| Rheinmetall AG | Industrials | 1.1% |
| SHO-BOND Holdings Co. Ltd. | Industrials | 1.1% |
| Hulic Reit, Inc. | Financials | 1.0% |
| XING AG | Information Technology | 1.0% |
| Filinvest Land, Inc. | Financials | 1.0% |
| Axfood AB | Consumer Staples | 0.9% |
| Hibernia REIT plc | Financials | 0.9% |
| Hoist Finance AB | Financials | 0.9% |
| Resorttrust, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
| Vermilion Energy, Inc. | Energy | 0.9% |
| Merlin Properties Socimi SA | Financials | 0.9% |
| Concentric AB | Industrials | 0.9% |
| Countryside Properties plc | Consumer Discretionary | 0.9% |
| NSD Co. Ltd. | Information Technology | 0.9% |
| Tanseisha Co. Ltd. | Industrials | 0.8% |
| Bodycote plc | Industrials | 0.8% |
| HIS Co. Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 0.8% |
| PostNL N.V. | Industrials | 0.8% |
| en-japan Inc. | Industrials | 0.8% |
| Hispania Activos Inmobiliarios SAU | Financials | 0.8% |
| Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. | Consumer Staples | 0.8% |
| REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA | Utilities | 0.8% |
| Grand City Properties S.A. | Financials | 0.8% |
| Basic-Fit NV | Consumer Discretionary | 0.8% |
| Exova Group plc | Industrials | 0.8% |
| Adlink Technology, Inc. | Information Technology | 0.7% |
| Brunello Cucinelli SpA | Consumer Discretionary | 0.7% |
| ams AG | Information Technology | 0.7% |
| CEVA, Inc. | Information Technology | 0.7% |
| HudBay Minerals, Inc. | Materials | 0.7% |
| Aalberts Industries NV | Industrials | 0.7% |
| Canacol Energy Ltd. | Energy | 0.7% |
| VTech Holdings Ltd. | Information Technology | 0.6% |
| PATRIZIA Immobilien AG | Financials | 0.6% |
| NS Solutions Corp. | Information Technology | 0.6% |
| Prysmian S.p.A. | Industrials | 0.6% |
| Ulvac, Inc. | Information Technology | 0.6% |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. | Information Technology | 0.6% |
| Takara Leben Co. Ltd. | Financials | 0.6% |
| Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co. | Telecommunication Services | 0.6% |
| International Forest Products Ltd. | Materials | 0.6% |
| Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 0.6% |
| Dometic Group AB | Consumer Discretionary | 0.6% |
| Viatron Technologies Inc | Information Technology | 0.6% |
| HKBN Ltd. | Telecommunication Services | 0.5% |
| Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd. | Materials | 0.5% |
| ASOS plc | Consumer Discretionary | 0.5% |
| Telit Communications plc | Information Technology | 0.5% |
| Moncler SpA | Consumer Discretionary | 0.5% |
| Pakuwon Jati Tbk PT | Financials | 0.5% |
| Mantra Group Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 0.5% |
| Greencore Group plc | Consumer Staples | 0.5% |
| Forbo Holding AG | Consumer Discretionary | 0.5% |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | Undefined | 0.5% |
| Trend Micro, Inc. | Information Technology | 0.5% |
| Anima Holding SpA | Financials | 0.5% |
| C&C Group plc | Consumer Staples | 0.5% |
| Summarecon Agung Tbk PT | Financials | 0.5% |
| Vakrangee Ltd. | Information Technology | 0.5% |
| Filtrona plc | Materials | 0.5% |
| B&M European Value Retail SA | Consumer Discretionary | 0.4% |
| Fuji Seal International, Inc. | Materials | 0.4% |
| Temp Holdings Co. Ltd. | Industrials | 0.4% |
| Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 0.4% |
| RichWave Technology Corp. | Information Technology | 0.3% |
| Africa Oil Corp. | Energy | 0.3% |
| Morphosys AG | Health Care | 0.3% |
| Jupiter Fund Management plc | Financials | 0.3% |
| Deutz AG | Industrials | 0.3% |
| Genfit | Health Care | 0.2% |
| Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. | Financials | 0.2% |
| Clipan Finance Indonesia Tbk PT | Financials | 0.2% |
| Tullow Oil plc | Energy | 0.2% |
| Hilong Holding Ltd. | Energy | 0.1% |
| Call Money Forwards | Undefined | 0.1% |
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.
Attribution Analysis
| International Opportunities Fund | Benchmark | Variance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Avg. Weight | Base Return | Avg. Weight | Base Return | Stock Selection | Group Weight | Total |
The total base return displayed for the Fund does not capture daily cash flow and trading activity and therefore is subject to reasonable variance from the Fund's actual return. Please refer to Lord Abbett International Core Equity Fund Performance Results for the Fund's longer-term returns. The Fund is actively managed and portfolio characteristics, such as individual holdings and sector weightings, may change significantly over time.
Source: Wilshire Attribution Software. GICS sector classification; non-GICS securities classified by Lord Abbett. Sectors may include many industries.
Contributors & Detractors as of 06/30/2016
Contributors
| Holding | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Sundrug Co Ltd | 0.3% |
| Gategroup Holding Ag | 0.2% |
| Takara Leben Co. Ltd. | 0.2% |
| H.I.S. Co Ltd | 0.2% |
| Whitecap Resources, Inc | 0.2% |
Detractors
| Holding | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Essentra plc | -0.6% |
| DFS Furniture plc | -0.4% |
| Michael Page Int'l plc | -0.4% |
| Arrow Global Group Plc | -0.3% |
| Anima Holding SpA | -0.3% |
% 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.
Dividends & Cap Gains
Dividends & Cap Gains
Dividend Payments
Dividend Payments
- YTD Dividends Paidas of 09/29/2016
- $0
- Dividend Frequency
- Annually
| Record Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Reinvest & Payable Date | Dividend | Reinvest Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2015 | 12/18/2015 | 12/18/2015 | $0.10490 | $16.13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2016 | 12/16/2016 | 12/16/2016 |
Capital Gains Distributions
| Record Date | Reinvest & Payable Date | Long-term | Short-term * | Total | Reinvest Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2015 | 12/18/2015 | $0.4449 | $0.1621 | $0.6070 | $16.13 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 12/15/2016 | 12/16/2016 |
Fees & Expenses
Fees & Expenses
Sales Charge Schedule as of 09/29/2016
| Sales Charge | Dealer's Concession | Prices at Breakpoint | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 5.75% | 5.00% | $17.53 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 4.75% | 4.00% | $17.34 |
| $100,000 to $249,999 | 3.95% | 3.25% | $17.20 |
| $250,000 to $499,999 | 2.75% | 2.25% | $16.99 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 1.95% | 1.75% | $16.85 |
| $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 0.00% | 1.00% | $16.52 |
The 12b-1 trail commission is 0.25% (accrues immediately) for all equity and multi-asset class funds.
Class A shares purchased without a sales charge (commissionable NAV) will be subject to a CDSC of 1% if they are redeemed before the first day of the month in which the one-year anniversary of the purchase falls.
Expense Ratioas of 08/31/2016
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Fund Review*Class A Share at net asset value (NAV). For the latest NAV, including maximum sales charge (MOP) performance information, visit us at lordabbett.com. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be high or lower than the performance quoted.
If applicable, “Modestly” is defined as any under or outperformance within 100 basis points (bps) for equity funds and 50 basis points (bps) for fixed income funds as compared to the Fund’s benchmark.
1 The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float‐adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index consists of the following 21 developed market country indexes: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
2The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market-capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index consists of the following 23 emerging market country indexes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.
3The S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index captures the bottom 15% of companies domiciled in the developed markets excluding the United States within the S&P Global BMI with a float-adjusted market capitalization of at least US$100 million and a value traded of at least US$50 million for the past 12 months at the time of the annual reconstitution. Stocks are excluded if their market capitalization falls below US$75 million, or if the value traded is less than US$35 million at the time of reconstitution.
The indexes are presented for informational purposes only and are not presented to illustrate any specific product or security. Unless otherwise specified, indexes reflect total return, with all dividends reinvested. Indexes are unmanaged, do not reflect the deductions of fees or expenses, and are not available for direct investment. Past performance is not a reliable indicator or guarantee of future results.
The Fund’s portfolio is actively managed and, therefore, its holdings and the weightings of a particular issuer or particular sector as a percentage of portfolio assets may change significantly over time. Sectors may include many industries. The mention of specific portfolio holdings 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.
A Note about Risk: The Fund invests primarily in foreign small and mid-cap company stocks, which tend to be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. or large cap company stocks. Foreign securities generally pose greater risks than domestic securities, including greater price fluctuations and higher transaction costs. Foreign investments may be affected by changes in currency rates or currency controls. With respect to certain foreign countries, there is a possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition of withholding or other taxes, and political or social instability that could affect investments in those countries. These risks can be greater in the case of emerging country securities. Small and mid-cap companies may have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources and typically experience a higher risk of failure than large cap companies. The Fund is subject to the risks associated with derivatives, which may be different from and greater than the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other investments. These factors can affect Fund performance.
The views and information discussed in this commentary are as of June 30, 2016, are subject to change, and may not reflect the views of the firm as a whole. The views expressed in market commentaries are at a specific point in time and are opinions only and should not be relied upon as a forecast, or research or investment advice regarding a particular investment or the markets in general. Information discussed should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell securities.
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, contact your investment professional, Lord Abbett Distributor LLC at 888-522-2388 or visit us at www.lordabbett.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
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