About LADQX
The Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class R2 is a mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital growth by primarily investing in stocks of small U.S. companies. Managed by a team of experienced investment professionals, the fund typically maintains a diversified portfolio, with 81 holdings as of April 2025, representing a broad array of sectors such as communication services, healthcare, financials, information technology, and consumer discretionary. Its largest investments include companies like CyberArk Software Ltd, Stride Inc, and Guidewire Software Inc, reflecting a focus on innovative and emerging businesses.
With total net assets of approximately $1.76 billion and an inception date in September 2007, the fund plays a significant role in offering investors exposure to the growth potential of developing enterprises in the U.S. equity market. The fund distributes dividends annually and maintains an expense ratio of 1.29%. By emphasizing small-cap growth stocks, it serves as a vehicle for investors seeking diversified access to the dynamic segment of emerging U.S. businesses, contributing to the vibrancy and innovation of the broader financial market.
Fund Family Lord Abbett
Category Small Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LADQX
Share Class Class R2
Index Russell 2000 Growth TR
LADQX had a total return of 41.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.15%.
