Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund Class C (GILAX)
| Fund Assets | 2.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.70% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 42.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.60% |
| Dividend Growth | 26.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.94 |
| YTD Return | 3.31% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.75% |
| 5-Year Return | 75.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.39 |
| 52-Week High | 14.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 53 |
| Inception Date | Jan 3, 1994 |
About GILAX
Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to pursue long-term growth of capital and income while maintaining moderate risk levels. The fund employs a large value investment strategy, primarily allocating its capital to equity securities of established U.S. companies across diverse sectors. It typically maintains a portfolio of around 58 holdings, with significant positions in financials, energy, industrials, and communication services. Key holdings have included companies such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., Alphabet Inc., and Shell PLC, reflecting an emphasis on industry leaders with consistent performance. The fund is structured to balance growth potential with income generation, distributing dividends annually. With a minimum initial investment of $1,500 and an expense ratio of approximately 1.69%, it targets investors seeking a blend of capital appreciation and income from a diversified equity portfolio. Regular benchmarking against indexes like the Russell 1000 Value Index underscores its focus on large-cap, fundamentally strong companies, making it a relevant option for those interested in broad U.S. equity market exposure with a value-oriented approach.
Performance
GILAX had a total return of 14.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.33%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FVLCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | 1.90% |
| FSLVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund | 0.83% |
| SWLVX | Schwab | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FVLIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | 0.90% |
| FSCZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund - Class Z | 0.72% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.66% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.92% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 4.18% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.05% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 3.01% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 2.60% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 2.32% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 2.20% |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | UTHR | 2.17% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 2.10% |
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited | TEVA | 2.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | $1.2071 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.951 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2023 | $0.0162 | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Nov 22, 2022 | $0.567 | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $1.6097 | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $0.0885 | Nov 24, 2020 |