Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class F (LADFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.84B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 122.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.03 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 23.89 |
| YTD Return | -1.52% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.73% |
| 5-Year Return | 23.93% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.11 |
| 52-Week High | 26.67 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 84 |
| Inception Date | Sep 28, 2007 |
About LADFX
The Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Inc. Class F is a diversified mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities of small U.S. companies. This fund targets businesses that the management team believes exhibit above-average, long-term growth potential, utilizing a fundamental research-driven approach to identify promising small-cap growth opportunities. With approximately 93 holdings as of early 2025, the portfolio spans various sectors including information technology, health care, consumer discretionary, and industrials, ensuring broad exposure and diversity in its asset allocation. Notable holdings have included companies such as CyberArk Software, Glaukos Corporation, and Guidewire Software, reflecting its emphasis on innovative and expanding firms. The fund maintains a competitive expense ratio and conducts annual dividend distributions, positioning itself as a specialized vehicle for investors seeking exposure to the dynamic segment of developing growth companies within the U.S. equity market. Its market role centers on providing access to the small-cap growth space, serving both retail and institutional investors seeking potential capital appreciation through active management strategies.
Performance
LADFX had a total return of 7.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.05%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
22.10% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| CyberArk Software Ltd. | CYBR | 3.03% |
| Stride, Inc. | LRN | 2.38% |
| Fixed Income Clearing Corp - FIXED INC CLEARING CORP.REPO | n/a | 2.37% |
| Guidewire Software, Inc. | GWRE | 2.32% |
| Universal Technical Institute, Inc. | UTI | 2.20% |
| Verona Pharma plc | VRNA | 1.99% |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | OLLI | 1.99% |
| Waystar Holding Corp. | WAY | 1.95% |
| Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. | LTH | 1.95% |
| Loar Holdings Inc. | LOAR | 1.94% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.0326 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $3.3406 | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $2.9547 | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Nov 21, 2019 | $4.4885 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | $6.2452 | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Nov 24, 2015 | $1.8513 | Nov 24, 2015 |